Definition:
A positive integer that indicates a simple self-reported estimate by the client about the length of time since the last gambling activity and collected at the initiation of treatment.
Guide for Use:
These data are collected at the initiation of treatment services.
Enter the number of years, months, weeks or days since the client reports that he or she participated in any form of gambling activity. These data element should be collected as close as possible to the initiation of treatment services to the client by the agency providing problem gambling services. The number is greater than or equal to zero or less than or equal to 999. 999 is entered when the client is unwilling or unable to provide a response and/or if the agency is unable to collect a response.
For example, the client reports the last time they gambled was 14 months ago. Enter 14 in the data field and select the month's button.
Context:
Is used in conjunction with gambling form data elements to:
- determine the severity and identify complexity, patterns and forms of the gambling issue and
the types of treatment required. - construct a profile, describing the complexity, patterns and forms of gambling issues from the
population seeking problem gambling treatment.
Used to develop client typologies / profiles for service planning and delivery.
