Program level evaluation of Alcohol Safety Action Projects diagnosis, referral and rehabilitation efforts. Volume 4, Development of the short term rehabilitation (STR) study

NHTSA - Behavioral Safety Researchhttps://doi.org/10.21949/15249151976PDFResearch PaperEllingstad, Vernon S.University of South Dakota. Human Factors LaboratoryUnited States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Office of Driver and Pedestrian ProgramsUnited States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationUnited StatesDrunk driversDriver rehabilitationTraffic safety educationImpaired driving, AlcoholAlcohol Safety Action Projects (ASAP)DOT-HS-802-045NTIS-PB259039DOT-HS-191-3-759Final reportThe present report discusses the development, implementation, and current status of the Short Term Rehabilitation (STR) Study initiates by the NHTSA in 1974. Experimental designs employed by each of the 11 ASAP/STR sites for the assignment of mid-range problem drinker drivers to STR treatment or control groups are described. Preliminary efforts to consolidate the individual site designs into a set of program level designs are also discussed. The STR data system which incorporates initial client intake data as well as 6, 12, and 18 month client follow-up interview and record check data is also described. Preliminary analyses designed to provide a set of life change criteria for use in assessing the effectiveness of STR rehabilitatiol modalities are presented. These analyses have been applied to the Life Activities Interview to yield five life status factors including: Alcohol Use, Income/Employment, Socialization/Social Activity, Family/Marital Status, and Physical Health Factors. Scale! of the Current Status Questionnaire (CSQ) and Personality Assessment Survey (PAS) instruments are also presented. /Abstract from report summary page/129