[Helpful factors in day treatment for alcohol dependent patients--a qualitative narrative interview approach]

Abstract

Day treatment for alcohol dependent patients is still uncommon in Germany. The presented study aims to answer the question how patients experience this kind of treatment and which factors they perceive as important for their treatment success.7 interviews with alcohol-dependent patients were conducted. Data were analysed with qualitative methods and the help of a computer-supported coding system.We found several factors that are relevant for patients, especially important are factors concerning the therapeutical relationship as well as factors that are specific for day treatment.We can conclude that day treatment is seen as helpful to improve dependency symptoms by the patients.