Journal article
A Comparison of Computer-Based Versus Pencil-and-Paper Assessment of Drug Use
Research on social work practice, Vol.12(5), pp.669-683
09/2002
DOI: 10.1177/1049731502012005006
Abstract
Objective: This randomized trial explores whether client responses to a structured interview differed when the interview was administered using a paper instrument or a computer. Method: 100 clients in substance abuse treatment were randomly assigned to undergo a comprehensive clinical assessment by either standard pencil-and-paper interview or computer-assisted interview. The reported use of drugs and incidence of drug-related problems were compared across the two types of administration using ANOVA, independent sample t tests, and chi-square statistics. The difference in the effect of the computerized interview on clients with and without pending legal issues was also evaluated. Results: In general, clients provided the same responses to standard pencil-and-paper interviews and computer-assisted interviews. Having pending legal issues did not affect the client’s sensitivity to the computer-assisted interview. Conclusion: We found no evidence that the use of computerized clinical assessments by social work practitioners compromises the validity of client responses.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- A Comparison of Computer-Based Versus Pencil-and-Paper Assessment of Drug Use
- Creators
- Mary S Vaughan Sarrazin - University of IowaJames A. Hall - University of IowaChristopher Richards - University of IowaChristopher Carswell - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Research on social work practice, Vol.12(5), pp.669-683
- DOI
- 10.1177/1049731502012005006
- ISSN
- 1049-7315
- eISSN
- 1552-7581
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/2002
- Academic Unit
- Health Management and Policy; General Internal Medicine; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984360150202771
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