Cost-Effectiveness of Case Management in Substance Abuse Treatment  

Oleh:

Saleh, Shadi S. ; Vaughn, Thomas ; Levey, Samuel ; Fuortes, Laurence ; Uden-Holmen, Tanya ; Hall, James A.

Jenis: Article from Journal - e-Journal
Dalam koleksi: Research on Social Work Practice vol. 16 no. 1 (Jan. 2006), page 38-47.
Topik: case management; substance abuse treatment; cost-effectiveness; social work
Fulltext: 38.pdf (146.7KB)

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Objective: The purpose of this study, which is part of a larger clinical trial, was to examine the cost-effectiveness of case management for individuals treated for substance abuse in a residential setting. Method: Clients who agreed to participate were randomly assigned to one of four study groups. Two groups received face-to-face case management and one telecommunication case management, and the fourth was the control group. Results: Using a ratio of cost to days free from substance abuse, the case management groups were less cost-effective than the control group at 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months. The telecommunication case management was least cost-effective of the three case management conditions. Conclusion: Results from the analysis revealed case management is not cost-effective as a supplement to traditional drug treatment over a 12-month follow-up period.

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