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Table 6 Indicators compliance by the TCs

From: Quality measurers of therapeutic communities for substance dependence: an international collaborative study survey in Latin America

 

Argentina

Brazil

Colombia

México

Perú

Total

 

n

%

n

%

n

%

n

%

n

%

n

%

The therapeutic program includes training in personal decision-making and social skills

9

100

20

100

7

100

10

100

8

67

54

92

Recovery means for TC development of personal identity and global change lifestyle

9

100

20

100

7

100

10

100

12

100

59

100

Users learn conflict resolution skills

9

100

20

100

7

100

10

100

11

92

58

98

The work is part of the therapeutic program

8

88

20

100

5

71

10

100

12

100

55

93

Users are encouraged to “act as if” to develop a more positive attitude

9

100

19

95

5

71

10

100

11

92

55

93

Regularly seminars are held to help residents find a balance between the emotional and cognitive experiences of the TC program

8

88

19

95

6

86

10

100

12

100

56

95

Requesting professional qualifications to former addicts

8

88

10

50

6

86

10

100

11

92

45

76

Advisory services are provided to the user’s family

9

100

20

100

7

100

10

100

12

100

59

100

The TC has medical records and individual records for monitoring and continuous evaluation of services

9

100

19

95

7

100

10

100

12

100

58

98

The TC has guidelines for developing an institutional climate of trust and mutual support; It has a written declaration of user’s rights and duties

9

100

20

100

7

100

10

100

12

100

59

100

There is a flowchart of the TC’s staff functions, which are known and accepted by all

9

100

20

100

7

100

10

100

12

100

59

100

The TC periodically performs an assessment of its effectiveness and efficiency, which includes user’s review and satisfaction

8

88

19

95

7

100

10

100

9

75

53

89