The CTSQ was designed for adults with a wide range of cancer types and stages, receiving a variety of cancer treatment formulations. A validation study is currently underway to examine the psychometric properties, further refine the questionnaire and develop scoring methods for the CTSQ.

In Rhode Island, approximately 12 percent of incarcerated women are HIV seropositive. A Prison Release Program was initiated to link women with medical care, financial assistance, substance abuse treatment, and housing upon release.'The Miriam Hospital,

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Although this QOLI could benefit from further refinement and development, it showed promise as a single outcome measure for CEAs in the chemical dependency field. This QOLI was sensitive enough to distinguish between the treatment groups, it correlated well with other outcome measures and can be easily converted from the ASI using spreadsheet software and a simple formula.