Terapia por internet para dependentes de álcool: desenvolvimento de um protocolo de pesquisa e intervenção

Abstract

Given the increasing involvement of individuals with alcohol and the lack of treatment offers over demand, studies to evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of interventions through the internet have increased in the literature. From a literature review on the topic, it was found that, in Brazil, no studies for these purposes were done. However, prior to carrying out a randomized clinical trial of this nature, it is essential to establish a standard therapeutic intervention protocol that can assist and guide clinicians and researchers in the development of a therapy performed through the internet. The creation of a clinical research protocol contributes to a better understanding of the study and provides a better judgment of the reliability, repeatability and reproducibility of their results. The main objective of this essay is develop a protocol for research and intervention for conducting a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a therapy performed through the internet with the presence of a therapist for alcoholics based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, in Relapse Prevention and principles of Motivational Interviewing.