Capkova K Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Alcohol dependency; Alcohol withdrawal treatment; Commitment to lifetime abstinence; Self-esteem; Empowering
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Science, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic, Europe
Specialization in Food and Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Processing and Preservation, Food Engineering, Food Quality and has published article entitled “The Development of the Commitment to Lifetime Alcohol Abstinence in the Czech Republic: Grounded Theory”.
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Author(s): Capkova K and Roubal J
Objective: Lifetime abstinence is often an explicit goal in the treatment of alcohol addiction. However, there is a lack of empirical studies on the development process of patients’ commitment to lifetime abstinence. In this study, patient experiences during a 13-week in-patient treatment programme based on Apollinaire’s treatment system, which is widespread in the Czech Republic, were explored. Methods: Patients of the Psychiatric Hospital in Brno participated either in focus groups (N=14) or in regular individual semi-structured interviews every two weeks (N=13). Data triangulation was ensured by including data from individual interviews, focus groups, and patients’ diaries. A grounded analysis was conducted. Results: A Final theory is presented through a sequential ... view moreĀ»