Assessing the Processes and Experiences of Using and Implementing a Routine Data Collection System at Two Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drug Residential Services Located in Rural Queensland

IF 3 3区医学 Q2 SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Drug and alcohol review Pub Date : 2025-06-08 DOI:10.1111/dar.14095

Katinka van de Ven, Erin Cunningham, Phillip J. Tully, Alison Ritter

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Abstract

Introduction

Routine data collection in alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment services is essential for continuous quality improvement, yet its implementation in Aboriginal residential services remains challenging. This study evaluates the processes and experiences of implementing a routine data collection system at two Aboriginal AOD residential rehabilitation services in rural Queensland, both of which operate under a family-centric model of care.

Methods

A participatory evaluation approach was used, engaging staff and clients to co-design and implement data collection tools. The study progressed in two phases. Phase 1 focused on developing data collection tools. Phase 2 involved implementing these tools to assess client experiences and outcomes. Data collection included the Aboriginal Resilience and Recovery Questionnaire, WHOQOL-BREF and other validated AOD outcome measures, with surveys conducted at multiple time points.

Results

Staff engagement was crucial to successful implementation, though maintaining involvement over time proved challenging. Logistical and financial barriers, including IT infrastructure limitations and staff turnover, impacted sustainability. Although post-treatment follow-up was difficult, many clients found the outcome survey to be a valuable therapeutic tool. The client experience survey led to direct service improvements, whereas outcome monitoring required additional refinement for long-term feasibility.

Discussion and Conclusions

Routine data collection can enhance service quality and client outcomes when embedded into clinical practice. However, sustainability depends on staff buy-in, streamlined processes and dedicated resources. Addressing barriers to post-treatment follow-up and ensuring data collection remains relevant to both staff and clients will be essential for ongoing implementation.

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评估位于昆士兰州农村的两个土著酒精和其他药物住院服务机构使用和实施常规数据收集系统的过程和经验。

简介：酒精和其他药物（AOD）治疗服务的常规数据收集对于持续改善质量至关重要，但其在土著居民住宅服务中的实施仍然具有挑战性。本研究评估了在昆士兰州农村两家土著老年痴呆症住院康复服务机构实施常规数据收集系统的过程和经验，这两家机构都在以家庭为中心的护理模式下运作。方法：采用参与式评估方法，让工作人员和客户共同设计和实施数据收集工具。研究分两个阶段进行。第一阶段的重点是开发数据收集工具。第二阶段涉及实施这些工具来评估客户体验和结果。数据收集包括原住民弹性和恢复问卷，WHOQOL-BREF和其他经过验证的AOD结果测量，并在多个时间点进行调查。结果：员工参与是成功实施的关键，尽管长期保持参与被证明是具有挑战性的。后勤和财务障碍，包括IT基础设施的限制和人员流动，影响了可持续性。虽然治疗后随访很困难，但许多患者发现结果调查是一种有价值的治疗工具。客户体验调查导致了直接的服务改进，而结果监测则需要对长期可行性进行额外的改进。讨论和结论：常规数据收集可以提高服务质量和客户的结果纳入临床实践。然而，可持续性取决于工作人员的支持、精简的流程和专门的资源。解决治疗后随访的障碍，确保数据收集与工作人员和客户都相关，这对持续实施至关重要。

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Drug and alcohol review SUBSTANCE ABUSE-

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