한국 알코올사용장애 환자의 임상 서비스 유지에 영향을 미치는 요인

Abstract

Objectives: In this study, we comprehensively investigated the factors that affect the nationwide clinical services used by patients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder and have received outpatient care. Methods: Patient with alcohol use disorder (n=305, aged 19 to 65 years) were recruited nationwide. They were tracked through clinical follow-up for 6 months following registration at different medical and community centers for mental health and addiction. Using the assistance of on-site personnel, self-reported questionnaires were administered to patients, and the responses were analyzed by logistic regression. Results: The following factors were found to significantly affect clinical service use: lack of religion, lower economic status, onset of alcohol use disorder at or after the age of 25 years, low levels of depression, prior experience with case management, and higher quality of life. Conclusion: The findings of this study contribute to the development of measures for the continued use of medical facilities and community centers for the treatment of alcohol use disorder.

Objectives: In this study, we comprehensively investigated the factors that affect the nationwide clinical services used by patients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder and have received outpatient care. Methods: Patient with alcohol use disorder (n=305, aged 19 to 65 years) were recruited nationwide. They were tracked through clinical follow-up for 6 months following registration at different medical and community centers for mental health and addiction. Using the assistance of on-site personnel, self-reported questionnaires were administered to patients, and the responses were analyzed by logistic regression. Results: The following factors were found to significantly affect clinical service use: lack of religion, lower economic status, onset of alcohol use disorder at or after the age of 25 years, low levels of depression, prior experience with case management, and higher quality of life. Conclusion: The findings of this study contribute to the development of measures for the continued use of medical facilities and community centers for the treatment of alcohol use disorder.