Motivational tools to improve probationer treatment outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a promising practice to increase motivation, treatment retention, and reducing recidivism among offender populations. Computer-delivered interventions have grown in popularity as a way to change behaviors associated with drug and alcohol use.

Methods/design

Motivational Assistance Program to Initiate Treatment (MAPIT) is a three arm, multisite, randomized controlled trial, which examines the impact of Motivational interviewing (MI), a motivational computer program (MC), and supervision as usual (SAU) on addiction treatment initiation, engagement, and retention. Secondary outcomes include drug/alcohol use, probation progress, recidivism (i.e., criminal behavior) and HIV/AIDS testing and treatment among probationers. Participant cha

SUBMITTER: Taxman FS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4522391 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature