Featured Presentation: A Pragmatic Guide to Effectively Measuring Addiction Treatment Success
Measurement is unquestionably the most significant issue facing Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment providers. Fundamental to any treatment science is an ability to effectively monitor and measure treatment progress. For example, individuals can monitor glucose levels in support of avoiding diabetic ketoacidosis. Unfortunately, there is only one standard for measurement in the psychological sciences: diagnosis. Issues that arise from the associated lack of measurement practices include: fewer quality standards, decreased ability to advocate for services, and an inability to broadly examine treatment effectiveness. Luckily, there have been significant improvements in both data science and technology accelerants that have increased our collective ability to measure treatment success.
This workshop will provide the historical research findings that support our current SUD treatment practices, provide each participant with the tools necessary to measure individual provider level effectiveness, and outline the future application of these tools through NAATP’s FoRSE Outcomes Program.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the historical research context that supports SUD treatment effectiveness.
- Analyse pragmatic measurement tools and technology accelerants available for provider use across any level of care.
- Evaluate the strategic goals supporting NAATP’s FoRSE Outcomes Program.
- Create individual tailormade measurement practices that can be applied within the audience member’s practice.
The Global Exchange Conference 2022 is a four-day event of continuing education presentations, workshops, and experiences. The event brings together professionals and organizations from the fields of Mental Health, Addiction Treatment, and Holistic Wellness.
Dr. Nicholas Hayes
Nick Hayes, PhD, currently works for Cumberland Heights Foundation in capacity as Chief Science Officer. In this position, Nick is tasked with the overall management of all research, technology, and quality related initiatives system wide. His research is primarily focused on measurement-based practice systems, digital phenotyping, and intensive longitudinal monitoring. Dr. Hayes obtained his PhD in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy (i.e., Systems Theory) from Texas Tech University. As a social scientist, Nick has advanced training in quantitative methods and intensive longitudinal monitoring techniques. Additionally, he holds a faculty position at Lipscomb University as an Adjunct Professor of Psychology.
Annie Peters, PhD, LP
Annie Peters, PhD, LP, is Director of Research and Education at the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) and Executive Director of the NAATP Foundation for Recovery Science and Education (FoRSE), leading the national effort to further understand substance use disorders through collaborative quality improvement and research. Dr. Peters is a clinical psychologist with 16 years of experience in substance use and mental health assessment, psychotherapy, education, and leadership.
