Behandling av alkoholbrukslidelse: pasientfaktorers betydning for gjennomføring og utfall

Abstract

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is among the three most common mental disorders in Norway. In general, treatment is provided by interdisciplinary specialized substance use disorder clinics. However, a substantial portion of AUD patients do not receive effective treatments, and we need to develop more efficient treatments that are tailored to the patient. This article presents findings from a clinically situated literature search on the significance of patient factors for completion and outcomes of AUD treatment. We found that severity of alcohol dependence, social network, personality disorders and cognitive impairments were significant factors for completion and outcomes in AUD treatment. Demographic factors such as gender and age were of minor importance. This can be useful hands-on knowledge for clinicians working in the field of addiction treatment when providing and adapting treatment to AUD patients. Keywords: alcohol use disorder, evidence-based practice, patient factors, treatment outcome, psychotherapy.