The Efficacy of Brief Motivational Interviewing for Trauma Patients Related to Alcohol or Other Abuse Drugs.

The Efficacy of Brief Motivational Interviewing for Trauma Patients Related to Alcohol or Other Abuse Drugs.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the Brief Motivational Interview will produce a significantly reduction in risk behavior than usual treatment 3 months after discharge from hospital in people who have survived a traumatism.

Objectives:

1. To determine the efficacy of Brief Motivational Interview against an usual hospital treatment (no psychological treatment) in patients who have suffered an accident under the influence of drugs (1) to reduce risk behaviors and drug consumption and (2) to increase motivation to change behavior and risk perception.
2. To investigate the mediating role of impulsive personality and decision making in the impact of Brief Motivational Interview on reduction of risk driving.
3. To assess the economic viability of the results of Brief Motivational Interview through a cost-utility analysis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Trauma patients who have had: 1) A road crash, 2) A sport injury, 3) Occupational accident.
• Tested positive on alcohol and/or other abuse drugs tests.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cognitive or brain-damage that prevent assessment and Brief Motivational Interview
• Psychopathological disorders
• Residence status that prevents follow-up (residence outside of Spain, homeless).