Survey of Structure and Operations
The Survey of Structure & Operations (SSO) is an 89-item instrument that gathers structural information about substance abuse treatment programs, such as general program characteristics,
organizational relationships, and services provided.

Evidence-Based Assessment Rating Profile

SSO EBA

Sample Items

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Link to main document: Survey of Structure & Operations
Relevant Literature:

  1. Knight, D. K., Broome, K. M., Edwards, J. R., & Flynn, P. M. (2011). Supervisory Turnover in Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment. The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 38(1), 80–90. doi:10.1007/s11414-009-9198-7
  2. Knight, D. K., Broome, K. M., Simpson, D. D., & Flynn, P. M. (2008). Program Structure and Counselor-Client Contact in Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment. Health Services Research, 43(2), 616–634. doi:10.1111/j.1475-6773.2007.00778.x
  3. Knight, D. K., Edwards, J. R., & Flynn, P. M. (2012). Organizational Consequences of Staff Turnover in Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Programs. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 42(2), 143–150. doi:10.1016/j.jsat.2011.10.009
  4. Williams, J. R., Dusablon, T., Williams, W. O., Blais, M. P., & Hennessy, K. D. (2014). Characteristics of Community Health Organizations and Decision-Makers Considering the Adoption of Motivational Interviewing. The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 41(3), 276–293. doi:10.1007/s11414-013-9380-9