Abstract

Recent research shows the value of ensuring the quality and efficiency of treatment using progress monitoring instruments. Before implementing progress monitoring instruments in clinical practice, health managers and clinicians must decide which particular instrument to use. Most identified progress monitoring instruments for substance use disorder treatment seems to include symptom level, relational functioning and social functioning, and all report adequate psychometric qualities. Of concern is that central variables such as alliance, user satisfaction and motivation most often are neglected. There is a need to validate existing instruments used in mental health treatments for substance use disorder populations. In addition, specialized progress monitoring instruments for substance use disorder populations should continue to be developed, based on the needs of clinicians and health managers, and on previous research.

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