Alcohol Use Inventory를 이용한 입원한 알코올 의존환자의 인지행동적 특성과 유형 분류

A Study of Cognitive-Behavioral Characteristics and Subtypes of Alcohol Dependent Patients in Inpatient Units by Alcohol Use Inventory

Objectives：This study was performed to evaluate cognitivebehavioral characteristics of alcohol dependent patients by AUI. And, the data of AUI analyzed using cluster analysis in order to identify the subtypes of alcohol dependence. Methods： Subjects served for the study were 402 alcoholic patients in Korea from a mental hospital. The data were mainly collected through several questionnaires including Korean version of Alcohol Use Inventory. Results：1) Among the AUI scales, HELPBEFR, GREGARUS, MENTALIM were relatively higher and RECPAWAR, AWARENES were relatively lower. 2) In the correlation analysis, there was a significant correlation among the scales associated with benefits of drinking, consequences of drinking and concerns about drinking and psychopathology variables. But, there was no significant correlation among the scales associated with drinking style, amount of drinking and psychopathology variables. 3) Alcohol dependence were classified into 4 subtypes. Subtype 1 was relatively higher in benefits of drinking, consequences of drinking and concerns about drinking. Subtype 2 was relatively lower in benefits of drinking and relatively higher in consequences of drinking and concerns about drinking. Subtype 3 was relatively lower in benefits of drinking, consequences of drinking and concerns about drinking. Subtype 4 was relatively higher in benefits of drinking and relatively lower in consequences of drinking and concerns about drinking. 4) Among the 4 subtypes, there is no significant difference in demographic variables. Conclusion：In order to prescribe cognitive-behavioral treatment effectively for alcohol dependent patients, first of all, the evaluation of cognitive-behavioral characteristics of the patients must be done. Next, on the basis of cognitive-behavioral characteristics, appropriate cognitive-be-havioral treatment strategy should chosen.