Table 4.
Means of adherence, competence and therapeutic alliance ratings by intervention condition
| Mean (SD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT | HL | P-value | |
| CBT Adherence | N = 136 | N = 138 | |
| 6.0 (1.0) | 1.0 (0.1) | <0.001 | |
| Individual item | |||
| Alcohol assessment | 5.8 (1.9) | 1.0 (0.3) | |
| Coping skills | 6.4 (1.5) | 1.1 (0.3) | |
| Monitor/challenge thoughts | 5.9 (1.8) | 1.0 (0.1) | |
| Monitor feelings | 5.3 (2.0) | 1.0 (0.1) | |
| Identify/cope with high-risk situations | 6.8 (0.8) | 1.0 (0.2) | |
| CBT Competence | N = 135 | N = 12 | |
| 6.1 (0.6) | 4.0 (0.6) | <0.001 | |
| Individual item | |||
| Alcohol assessment | 5.8 (1.1) | 4.5 (0.7) | |
| Coping skills | 6.5 (1.0) | 3.8 (0.4) | |
| Monitor/challenge thoughts | 5.8 (1.1) | 4.0 (NA) | |
| Monitor feelings | 5.5 (1.1) | 4.5 (0.7) | |
| Identify/cope with high-risk situations | 6.7 (0.6) | 3.5 (0.7) | |
| Common items Adherence | N = 136 | N = 138 | |
| 4.6 (0.8) | 3.9 (0.7) | <0.001 | |
| Individual item | |||
| Review homework | 4.3 (1.4) | 3.6 (1.5) | |
| Psychoeducation | 3.3 (2.4) | 3.1 (2.5) | |
| Reflective statements | 6.9 (0.4) | 6.9 (0.4) | |
| Express empathy | 4.1 (2.1) | 2.1 (1.6) | |
| Common items Competence | N=136 | N=138 | |
| 5.6 (0.5) | 5.4 (0.6) | 0.001 | |
| Individual item | |||
| Review homework | 5.5 (1) | 5(0.9) | |
| Psychoeducation | 5.4 (1.2) | 5.7 (1.1) | |
| Reflective statements | 6.3 (0.6) | 5.9 (0.8) | |
| Express empathy | 5.0 (0.8) | 4.8 (0.9) | |
| HL Adherence | N=136 | N=138 | |
| 1.2 (0.4) | 3.5 (1.0) | <0.001 | |
| Individual item | |||
| Promote sweeping behavior change | 1.6 (1.3) | 2.1 (1.6) | |
| Discuss healthier lifestyle | 1.1 (0.4) | 3.7 (2.3) | |
| Health education: sleep, nutrition, values, time management | 1.0 (0) | 5.6 (2.4) | |
| Assess progress toward lifestyle goals | 1.0 (0.3) | 2.5 (2.5) | |
| HL Competence | N=37 | N=137 | |
| 4.9 (0.9) | 5.9 (0.5) | <0.001 | |
| Individual item | |||
| Promote sweeping behavior change | 4.9 (0.9) | 5.5 (0.8) | |
| Discuss healthier lifestyle | 4.2 (0.9) | 5.9 (0.9) | |
| Health education: sleep, nutrition, values, time management | n/a | 5.9 (0.9) | |
| Assess progress toward lifestyle goals | 6.0 (0) | 6.4 (0.8) | |
| Therapeutic alliance | N=266 | N=263 | |
| Week 1 | 5.6 (0.8) | 5.6 (0.8) | 0.91 |
| Week 3 | 5.7 (0.8) | 5.7 (0.8) | 0.96 |
| Week 6 | 5.8 (0.7) | 5.8 (0.8) | 0.69 |
The Yale Adherence and Competence Scale was used to assess adherence and competence. The Working Alliance Inventory-short form was used to assess therapeutic alliance