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Kowalchuk A, Ostovar-Kermani TG, Schaper K, Grigoryan L, Hirth JM, Mejia MC, Spooner KK, Zoorob RJ. Factors associated with intention to implement SBI and SUD treatment: a survey of primary care clinicians in Texas enrolled in an online course. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2024; 25:192. [PMID: 38807054 PMCID: PMC11134618 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-024-02427-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Substance use disorder (SUD) presents a range of public health challenges and consequences. Despite the prevention potential of screening and brief intervention (SBI) in the primary care setting, implementation is low. The purpose of this study was to assess associations of primary care clinicians' knowledge of SBI and SUD treatment, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control with intention to incorporate SBI and SUD treatment into regular clinical practice. METHODS This online survey was administered to primary care clinicians who practice in Texas between March 1, 2021, and February 5, 2023. Survey questions were mapped to factors in the Theory of Planned Behavior and included measures of knowledge, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral controls related to SBI and SUD treatment. Intention to engage in SBI and SUD treatment was assessed as the outcome. RESULTS Of 645 participants included in this study, 59.5% were physicians. Knowledge was low, with less than half correctly reporting what was considered a standard drink (39.6%) and only 20% knew the correct number of alcoholic beverages considered risky drinking in 21-year-old non-pregnant women. Subjective norms, such as having colleagues within their practice support addressing SUDs, and perceived behavioral control such as having SUD screening routinized within clinic workflows, were positively associated with intention to implement SBI and SUD treatment in primary care settings. CONCLUSIONS Modifying knowledge gaps, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control requires a multipronged interventional approach that blends accessible clinician training with systemic workplace enhancements and a collective shift in professional norms.
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- Alicia Kowalchuk
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 3701 Kirby Drive, suite 600, Houston, TX, 77098, USA.
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 3701 Kirby Drive, suite 600, Houston, TX, 77098, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 3701 Kirby Drive, suite 600, Houston, TX, 77098, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 3701 Kirby Drive, suite 600, Houston, TX, 77098, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 3701 Kirby Drive, suite 600, Houston, TX, 77098, USA
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- Department of Population Health and Social Medicine, Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 3701 Kirby Drive, suite 600, Houston, TX, 77098, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 3701 Kirby Drive, suite 600, Houston, TX, 77098, USA
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Khazaee-Pool M, Naghibi SA, Pashaei T, Ponnet K. Developing practical strategies to reduce addiction-related stigma and discrimination in public addiction treatment centers: a mixed-methods study protocol. Addict Sci Clin Pract 2024; 19:40. [PMID: 38755676 PMCID: PMC11097512 DOI: 10.1186/s13722-024-00472-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND People with substance use disorders (SUDs) have restricted engagement with health-care facilities and describe repeated experiences of stigma, discrimination, and mistreatment when receiving care at health-care and public addiction treatment centers (PATCs). The purpose of the current study is to design practical cultural-based strategies to reduce addiction-related stigma and discrimination at PATCs. METHODS/DESIGN The present study will use a mixed-methods design with an explanatory sequential approach. Phase 1 of the study will combine a cluster sampling technique combined with a cross-sectional survey of Patients with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in Mazandaran, Iran. A total of three hundred and sixty individuals with SUDs will be selected to assess their experiences of stigma and factors predicting stigma. Phase 2 will involve qualitative study aimed at exploring participants' perceptions regarding the aspects and determinants of their stigma experience. The participants will include two groups: people with SUDs and staff/health-care providers at PATCs. Participants for Phase 2 will be purposively sampled from those involved in Phase 1.Qualitative data will be collected using in-depth semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions and analyzed using content analysis with a conventional approach. Phase 3 will focus on the development of new strategies to reduce the experiences of stigma among people with SUDs at PATCs. These strategies will be formulated based on the findings derived from the qualitative and quantitative data obtained in Phases 1 and 2, a comprehensive review of the literature, and expert opinions gathered using the nominal group technique. DISCUSSION This is one of the few studies conducted within the domain of stigma pertaining to individuals who use drugs within the context of Iranian culture employing a mixed-methods approach, this study aims to develop culturally sensitive strategies to reduce such problems from the perspective of Iranian people who use drugs. It is anticipated that the study will yield evidence-based insights and provide practical strategies to reduce the stigma and discrimination experienced by people who use drugs at PATCs. Such outcomes are important for informing policymaking and designing healthcare interventions tailored to the needs of individuals grappling with substance dependency.
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- Maryam Khazaee-Pool
- Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Health Sciences Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Health Sciences Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Health Promotion and Education, School of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Department of Communication Sciences, imec-mict-Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Yimsaard P, Mootz JJ, Rungnirundorn T, Janamnuaysook R, Samitpol K, Phanuphak N, Wainberg ML. Assessing the acceptability of implementing a Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment for alcohol use among transgender women in Bangkok, Thailand: A mixed-method pre-implementation study using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Addiction 2024; 119:863-874. [PMID: 38168887 PMCID: PMC11009091 DOI: 10.1111/add.16423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Health inequities related to alcohol use exist for transgender individuals. While the Thailand Ministry of Public Health recently published a clinical guideline to implement a Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in primary care, there has been no study regarding transgender women's (TGW) alcohol use and the acceptability of implementing SBIRT in a Thai context, a gap this study aimed to fill. DESIGN A mixed-method approach was used. In the first phase, TGW service users and health-care providers (HCPs) completed a survey on the acceptability of prospective implementation of SBIRT. TGW service users completed the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test-Consumption (AUDIT-C). In the second phase, TGW service users, HCPs, clinic administrators and national-level alcohol, HIV and transgender health policymakers participated in in-depth qualitative interviews. SETTING The Tangerine Clinic, a transgender-led sexual health clinic in Bangkok, Thailand. PARTICIPANTS In the first phase, TGW service users (n = 100) and HCP (n = 8) were surveyed. In the second phase, 22 stakeholders (n = 10 TGW service users; n = 8 HCP; n = 1 clinic administrator; n = 3 policymakers) were interviewed. MEASUREMENTS Simple proportions were calculated for each survey item. Differences in acceptability by various demographic factors were calculated using univariate analysis. The qualitative data were coded using thematic analysis and a deductive approach. The results were mapped to the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research domains and constructs. The quantitative and qualitative results were triangulated to expand understanding. FINDINGS Fifty per cent of the TGW participants exhibited problematic drinking levels (AUDIT-C ≥ 4). Implementing SBIRT was highly acceptable, as more than 95% of participants reported agreeing or completely agreeing to receive SBIRT for alcohol use. Barriers, such as complexity, time constraint and lack of knowledge and skills, were anticipated. Adaptability, such as tailoring the content of brief intervention to suit TGW health needs and SBIRT to fit with existing clinic procedures, might facilitate successful implementation. CONCLUSION Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for alcohol use has the potential to be successfully implemented in transgender-led sexual health clinic settings, with some adaptations to overcome anticipated barriers.
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- Pongkwan Yimsaard
- Department of Psychiatry, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, New York, NY, USA
- New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Institute of HIV Research and Innovation, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Transgender Health, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Institute of HIV Research and Innovation, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Transgender Health, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Shrier LA, O'Connell MM, Torres A, Shone LP, Fiks AG, Plumb JA, Maturo JL, McCaskill NH, Harris D, Burke PJ, Felt T, Murphy ML, Sherritt L, Harris SK. Computer-Facilitated Screening and Brief Intervention for Alcohol Use Risk in Adolescent Patients of Pediatric Primary Care Offices: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2024; 13:e55039. [PMID: 38530346 PMCID: PMC11005433 DOI: 10.2196/55039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Alcohol and other substance use disorders usually begin with substance use in adolescence. Pediatric primary care offices, where most adolescents receive health care, are a promising venue for early identification of substance use and for brief intervention to prevent associated problems and the development of substance use disorder. OBJECTIVE This study tests the effects of a computer-facilitated screening and brief intervention (cSBI) system (the CRAFFT [Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Family/Friends, Trouble] Interactive System [CRAFFT-IS]) on heavy episodic drinking, riding with a driver who is substance impaired, or driving while substance impaired among adolescents aged 14 to 17 years presenting for a well visit at pediatric primary care practices. METHODS We are conducting a cluster randomized controlled trial of the CRAFFT-IS versus usual care and recruiting up to 40 primary care clinicians at up to 20 pediatric primary care practices within the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Pediatric Research in Office Settings network. Clinicians are randomized 1:1 within each practice to implement the CRAFFT-IS or usual care with a target sample size of 1300 adolescent patients aged 14 to 17 years. At study start, intervention clinicians complete web-based modules, trainer-led live sessions, and mock sessions to establish baseline competency with intervention counseling. Adolescents receive mailed recruitment materials that invite adolescents to complete an eligibility survey. Eligible and interested adolescents provide informed assent (parental permission requirement has been waived). Before their visit, enrolled adolescents seeing intervention clinicians complete a self-administered web-based CRAFFT screening questionnaire and view brief psychoeducational content illustrating substance use-associated health risks. During the visit, intervention clinicians access a computerized summary of the patient's screening results and a tailored counseling script to deliver a motivational interviewing-based brief intervention. All participants complete previsit, postvisit, and 12-month follow-up study assessments. Primary outcomes include past 90-day heavy episodic drinking and riding with a driver who is substance impaired at 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-month follow-ups. Multiple logistic regression modeling with generalized estimating equations and mixed effects modeling will be used in outcomes analyses. Exploratory aims include examining other substance use outcomes (eg, cannabis and nicotine vaping), potential mediators of intervention effect (eg, self-efficacy not to drink), and effect moderation by baseline risk level and sociodemographic characteristics. RESULTS The AAP Institutional Review Board approved this study. The first practice and clinicians were enrolled in August 2022; as of July 2023, a total of 6 practices (23 clinicians) had enrolled. Recruitment is expected to continue until late 2024 or early 2025. Data collection will be completed in 2025 or 2026. CONCLUSIONS Findings from this study will inform the promotion of high-quality screening and brief intervention efforts in pediatric primary care with the aim of reducing alcohol-related morbidity and mortality during adolescence and beyond. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04450966; https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04450966. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/55039.
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- Lydia A Shrier
- Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Primary Care Research, American Academy of Pediatrics, Itasca, IL, United States
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- Primary Care Research, American Academy of Pediatrics, Itasca, IL, United States
- Shone Sciences, DBA, Lowville, NY, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Primary Care Research, American Academy of Pediatrics, Itasca, IL, United States
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- Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- School of Nursing, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, United States
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- Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Grandview, WA, United States
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- Cornerstone Systems Northwest, Lynden, WA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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Pautrat M, Barbier E, Lebeau JP. Identifying available substance use disorder screening tests feasible for use in primary care: A systematic review. Prev Med Rep 2024; 38:102610. [PMID: 38375183 PMCID: PMC10874871 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Substance use disorders substantially contribute to the global burden of disease. Early detection in primary care is recommended, and numerous screening tests are available. However, barriers to addictive disorder screening exist and the feasibility of using these tests in primary care is unclear. This study aims to identify available addictive disorder screening tests whose feasibility has been evaluated in primary care. This systematic literature review was performed using Pubmed, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Library databases. The search strategy included four research topics: addictive disorders, screening, primary care, and feasibility. Selection criteria included published studies evaluating the feasibility of an addictive disorder screening test in primary care. Data were extracted for each included article, and each analyzed screening test. Of the 4911 articles selected, 20 were included and 16 screening tests were studied. Physician feasibility was evaluated with satisfaction questionnaires or qualitative studies, mainly measuring test administration time. Patient feasibility was measured using criteria including "ease of use", comprehension, or format preference. Self-administered formats were preferred, especially electronic versions. Overall, the TAPS (Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription medication, and other Substance use) tool provides a good balance between ease of use, brevity of administration and more extensive screening for substance use disorders. Feasibility appears to be a set of heterogeneous criteria relating to users, including comprehension or satisfaction, and practical aspects, including administration time or format preference. The criteria synthesized in this review could serve as a basis for screening test feasibility studies in primary care given the absence of feasibility study guidelines.
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- Maxime Pautrat
- Department of General Practice, University of Tours, France
- University of Tours, EA7505 Education Ethique Santé, France
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- Department of General Practice, University of Tours, France
- University of Tours, EA7505 Education Ethique Santé, France
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Stevens MWR, Ivers R, Telenta J, Ali RL. Building workforce capacity to address substance use in primary health care: preliminary results from a mixed-methods pilot program. Aust J Prim Health 2024; 30:NULL. [PMID: 38123163 DOI: 10.1071/py23148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Primary health care is critical to the prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug-related harms. Scaling-up screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) within primary health care can reduce the burden of substance-related diseases, and improve downstream healthcare services. Building knowledge, skills and confidence among general practitioners (GPs), particularly in rural, regional and remote areas, to deliver SBIRT is an essential step. Therefore, this study aimed to pilot test a skills-based training program for GPs designed to build capacity for SBIRT delivery. METHODS This pilot study investigated the acceptability of a structured, educational skills-based training program among GPs, as well as its preliminary effectiveness in inducing changes in confidence to deliver SBIRT, and in increasing knowledge about low-risk alcohol guidance. The training package was designed by experts in addiction medicine and public health, and involved a series of online webinars and in-person workshops at four locations across the South Eastern NSW Primary Healthcare Network catchment. RESULTS A total of 18 GPs registered for the training, with six completing the final webinar. The GPs who completed all sessions demonstrated increases in confidence to deliver SBIRT and alcohol guidance knowledge from baseline. Qualitative feedback found the program acceptable, and GPs were able to successfully implement learnings into practice, and promote to colleagues. CONCLUSIONS The results indicated the potential of this program at a national level, but highlighted the need for a range of additional incentives to encourage uptake and ongoing implementation.
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- Matthew W R Stevens
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Biomedicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
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- Graduate School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- COORDINARE - Southeastern NSW PHN, Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Biomedicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
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Pérula-Jiménez C, Romero-Rodríguez E, Fernández-Solana J, Fernández-García JÁ, Parras-Rejano JM, Pérula-de Torres LÁ, González-de la Rubia A, González-Santos J. Primary Care Professionals' Empathy and Its Relationship to Approaching Patients with Risky Alcohol Consumption. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:262. [PMID: 38275543 PMCID: PMC10815215 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12020262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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The aim of this study was to estimate the level of empathy among primary care (PC) health professionals and its relationship with their approach to patients at risk due to alcohol consumption. This is an observational, descriptive, and multicenter study that included 80 PHC professionals. The professionals completed a questionnaire comprising socio-occupational questions and inquiries regarding their actions when dealing with patients suspected of risky alcohol consumption. The Jefferson Scale of Empathy was used to measure their level of empathy and was completed by 80 professionals, of whom 57.5% were family physicians, 10% were nurses, and 32.5% were family- and community-medicine residents. The mean age was 39.5 ± 13.1 (SD) (range of 24-65 years) and 71.3% were females. The mean empathy level score was 112.9 ± 11.1 (95% CI: 110.4-115.4; range: 81-132 points). Actions that stood out for their frequency were providing health advice in the general population, offering advice to pregnant women, and recommending abstinence to users of hazardous machinery or motor vehicles. The level of empathy was associated with age (p = 0.029), the health center's scope (p = 0.044), systematic alcohol exploration (p = 0.034), and follow-ups for patients diagnosed with risky consumption (p = 0.037). The mean score obtained indicated a high level of empathy among professionals. Professionals with greater empathy more frequently conducted systematic screening for risky alcohol consumption.
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- Celia Pérula-Jiménez
- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, 14011 Cordoba, Spain; (C.P.-J.); (E.R.-R.); (J.Á.F.-G.)
- Montoro Health Center, Andalusian Health Service, 14600 Cordoba, Spain
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- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, 14011 Cordoba, Spain; (C.P.-J.); (E.R.-R.); (J.Á.F.-G.)
- Cordoba and Guadalquivir Health District, 14001 Cordoba, Spain;
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- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, 14011 Cordoba, Spain; (C.P.-J.); (E.R.-R.); (J.Á.F.-G.)
- Villarrubia Center, 14005 Cordoba, Spain
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- Cordoba and Guadalquivir Health District, 14001 Cordoba, Spain;
- Huerta de la Reina Health Center, Andalusian Health Service, 14600 Cordoba, Spain
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- Research Network on Chronicity, Primary Care and Prevention and Health Promotion (RICAPS-ISCIII), 08007 Zaragoza, Spain;
- Program of Preventive Activities and Health Promotion (PAPPS-semFYC), 08009 Barcelona, Spain
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Ober AJ, Dopp AR, Clingan SE, Curtis ME, Lin C, Calhoun S, Larkins S, Black M, Hanano M, Osterhage KP, Baldwin LM, Saxon AJ, Hichborn EG, Marsch LA, Mooney LJ, Hser YI. Stakeholder perspectives on a telemedicine referral and coordination model to expand medication treatment for opioid use disorder in rural primary care clinics. JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE AND ADDICTION TREATMENT 2024; 156:209194. [PMID: 37863356 DOI: 10.1016/j.josat.2023.209194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Opioid overdose deaths are increasing rapidly in the United States. Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) are effective and can be delivered in primary care, but uptake has been limited in rural communities. Referral to and coordination with an external telemedicine (TM) vendor by rural primary care clinics for MOUD (TM-MOUD) may increase MOUD access for rural patients, but we know little about perspectives on this model among key stakeholders. As part of a TM-MOUD feasibility study, we explored TM-MOUD acceptability and feasibility among personnel and patients from seven rural primary care clinics and a TM-MOUD vendor. METHODS We conducted virtual interviews or focus groups with clinic administrators (n = 7 interviews), clinic primary care and behavioral health providers (8 groups, n = 30), other clinic staff (9 groups, n = 37), patients receiving MOUD (n = 16 interviews), TM-MOUD vendor staff (n = 4 interviews), and vendor-affiliated behavioral health and prescribing providers (n = 17 interviews). We asked about experiences with and acceptability of MOUD (primarily buprenorphine) and telemedicine (TM) and a TM-MOUD referral and coordination model. We conducted content analysis to identify themes and participants quantitatively rated acceptability of TM-MOUD elements on a 4-item scale. RESULTS Perceived benefits of vendor-based TM-MOUD included reduced logistical barriers, more privacy and less stigma, and access to services not available locally (e.g., counseling, pain management). Barriers included lack of internet or poor connectivity in patients' homes, limited communication and trust between TM-MOUD and clinic providers, and questions about the value to the clinic of TM-MOUD referral to external vendor. Acceptability ratings for TM-MOUD were generally high; they were lowest among frontline staff. CONCLUSIONS Rural primary care clinic personnel, TM-MOUD vendor personnel, and patients generally perceived referral from primary care to a TM-MOUD vendor to hold potential for increasing access to MOUD in rural communities. Increasing TM-MOUD uptake requires buy-in and understanding among staff of the TM-MOUD workflow, TM services offered, requirements for patients, advantages over clinic-based or TM services from clinic providers, and identification of appropriate patients. Poverty, along with patient hesitation to initiate treatment, creates substantial barriers to MOUD treatment generally; insufficient internet availability creates a substantial barrier to TM-MOUD.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, Center for Community Health, University of California at Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, USA; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Drnach-Bonaventura GM, Moore DW, Scott GL, Cloutier RM, Pringle JL. Why Substance Use Screening Frequency Matters in Adult Primary Care. SUBSTANCE USE & ADDICTION JOURNAL 2024; 45:65-73. [PMID: 38258858 DOI: 10.1177/29767342231210112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND Evidence-based early intervention practices, such as screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT), are recommended to identify unhealthy use and provide linkages to treatment to prevent substance use disorder. However, there is a lack of screening frequency recommendations. Pennsylvania (PA) SBIRT was a five-year initiative to implement SBIRT in primary care sites. This study evaluated the effects of screening policies in PA SBIRT on changes in substance use risk category over time. METHODS Quantitative data were obtained from seven primary care sites implementing SBIRT, with patients who were screened twice using the Drug Abuse Screening Test, US Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, or the Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test and experienced any risk category change (n = 1,364). Patients were 49% male, 51% female, 81% White, and 14% Black. An intercept-only generalized estimating equation model tested whether category changes between screen one and screen two were statistically significant. RESULTS The average number of months between screenings for those experiencing a risk category change was 9.01 with a range of 0 to 46 months. There was a statistically significant change between screening one and screening two (P > 0.001), with 44% undergoing a decrease in risk category and 56% undergoing an increase in risk category. Of those undergoing an increase in risk category, 91% moved from a negative/low risk category to a positive/higher risk category. CONCLUSIONS Results suggest that frequent screening policies may improve identification of substance use risk category changes. The results act as a catalyst to further evaluate recommended screening intervals for detecting unhealthy substance use to increase identification and patient connection.
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- Grace M Drnach-Bonaventura
- Program Evaluation and Research Unit, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Office of the Dean, University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Program Evaluation and Research Unit, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Program Evaluation and Research Unit, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Program Evaluation and Research Unit, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Program Evaluation and Research Unit, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Reese SE, Glover A, Fitch S, Salyer J, Lofgren V, McCracken Iii CT. Early Insights into Implementation of Universal Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for Perinatal Substance Use. Matern Child Health J 2023; 27:58-66. [PMID: 37975996 PMCID: PMC10692260 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-023-03842-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Perinatal substance use is a growing concern across the United States. Universal screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) is one systems-level approach to addressing perinatal substance use. The objective of this study is to assess early efforts to implement SBIRT in an outpatient obstetric clinic. METHODS The research team implemented universal screening with the 5 P's screening tool. Providers then engaged patients in a brief intervention and referred to a care manager who then worked with patients via tele-health to connect patients with needed services. Feasibility was measured through the collection of aggregate data describing frequency of universal screening and referral to treatment. The implementation team met bi-weekly to reflect on implementation barriers and facilitators. RESULTS In the first year of implementation, 48.5% of patients receiving care in the clinic completed the 5 P's screener at least once during the perinatal period. Screening occurred in a little over a quarter (26.5%) of eligible visits. Of the 463 patients that completed the 5 P's at least once during the perinatal period, 195 (42%) unique patients screened positive (answered yes to at least one question). CONCLUSIONS FOR PRACTICE Early implementation efforts suggest this approach is feasible in this obstetric setting. Similar implementation studies should consider implementing universal screening for substance use and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders simultaneously; guide efforts using an implementation framework; invest resources in more intensive training and ongoing coaching for providers; and adopt strategies to track frequency and fidelity of brief intervention.
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- Sarah E Reese
- Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities, University of Montana, Corbin Hall, Room 52, Missoula, MT, 59812, USA.
- Center for Population Health Research, University of Montana, Skaggs Building, Room 173, Missoula, MT, 59812, USA.
- School of Social Work, University of Montana, Jeanette Rankin Hall 026, 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT, 59812, USA.
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- Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities, University of Montana, Corbin Hall, Room 52, Missoula, MT, 59812, USA
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- Billings Clinic, 801 North 29th Street, Billings, MT, 59101, USA
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- Billings Clinic, 801 North 29th Street, Billings, MT, 59101, USA
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- Billings Clinic, 801 North 29th Street, Billings, MT, 59101, USA
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Edelman EJ, Rojas-Perez OF, Nich C, Corvino J, Frankforter T, Gordon D, Jordan A, Paris M, Weimer MB, Yates BT, Williams EC, Kiluk BD. Promoting alcohol treatment engagement post-hospitalization with brief intervention, medications and CBT4CBT: protocol for a randomized clinical trial in a diverse patient population. Addict Sci Clin Pract 2023; 18:55. [PMID: 37726823 PMCID: PMC10510167 DOI: 10.1186/s13722-023-00407-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Alcohol use disorder (AUD) commonly causes hospitalization, particularly for individuals disproportionately impacted by structural racism and other forms of marginalization. The optimal approach for engaging hospitalized patients with AUD in treatment post-hospital discharge is unknown. We describe the rationale, aims, and protocol for Project ENHANCE (ENhancing Hospital-initiated Alcohol TreatmeNt to InCrease Engagement), a clinical trial testing increasingly intensive approaches using a hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation approach. METHODS We are randomizing English and/or Spanish-speaking individuals with untreated AUD (n = 450) from a large, urban, academic hospital in New Haven, CT to: (1) Brief Negotiation Interview (with referral and telephone booster) alone (BNI), (2) BNI plus facilitated initiation of medications for alcohol use disorder (BNI + MAUD), or (3) BNI + MAUD + initiation of computer-based training for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT4CBT, BNI + MAUD + CBT4CBT). Interventions are delivered by Health Promotion Advocates. The primary outcome is AUD treatment engagement 34 days post-hospital discharge. Secondary outcomes include AUD treatment engagement 90 days post-discharge and changes in self-reported alcohol use and phosphatidylethanol. Exploratory outcomes include health care utilization. We will explore whether the effectiveness of the interventions on AUD treatment engagement and alcohol use outcomes differ across and within racialized and ethnic groups, consistent with disproportionate impacts of AUD. Lastly, we will conduct an implementation-focused process evaluation, including individual-level collection and statistical comparisons between the three conditions of costs to providers and to patients, cost-effectiveness indices (effectiveness/cost ratios), and cost-benefit indices (benefit/cost ratios, net benefit [benefits minus costs). Graphs of individual- and group-level effectiveness x cost, and benefits x costs, will portray relationships between costs and effectiveness and between costs and benefits for the three conditions, in a manner that community representatives also should be able to understand and use. CONCLUSIONS Project ENHANCE is expected to generate novel findings to inform future hospital-based efforts to promote AUD treatment engagement among diverse patient populations, including those most impacted by AUD. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT05338151.
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- E Jennifer Edelman
- Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, 367 Cedar Street, ES Harkness Memorial Hall, Suite 401, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA.
- Yale Program in Addiction Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- The Consultation Center, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- Hispanic Clinic, Connecticut Mental Health Center, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, 367 Cedar Street, ES Harkness Memorial Hall, Suite 401, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA
- Yale Program in Addiction Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Psychology, American University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, USA
- Health Services Research and Development Seattle-Denver Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care, Veterans Health Administration (VA), Seattle, WA, USA
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- Yale Program in Addiction Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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Hagle H, Kameg B, Lindsay D, Matthews E, Mitchell A. Advanced practice nursing students' perspectives of learning screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment in interprofessional settings. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2023; 35:568-574. [PMID: 37192411 DOI: 10.1097/jxx.0000000000000855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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ABSTRACT Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) is a public health approach to early intervention for substance use through universal screening. Utilization of SBIRT was taught in an interprofessional setting to nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, and dental hygiene students through integrated educational grant projects. A qualitative analysis was done across 10 SBIRT data sets collected over 4 years. The researchers used a nominal group consensus method to review the data, and six themes were identified. Results showed that students desired more training on motivational interviewing techniques. Furthermore, students identified that to effectively work interprofessionally, students must be exposed to such collaboration throughout their professional educational programs.
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- Holly Hagle
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Nursing and Health Studies
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- Institute for Research, Education, and Training in Addictions
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Nicosia FM, Zamora K, Rizzo A, Spar MJ, Silvestrini M, Brown RT. Using multiple qualitative methods to inform intervention development: Improving functional status measurement for older veterans in primary care settings. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0290741. [PMID: 37616266 PMCID: PMC10449158 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Functional status, or the ability to perform activities of daily living, is central to older adults' health and quality of life. However, health systems have been slow to incorporate routine measurement of function into patient care. We used multiple qualitative methods to develop a patient-centered, interprofessional intervention to improve measurement of functional status for older veterans in primary care settings. We conducted semi-structured interviews with patients, clinicians, and operations staff (n = 123) from 7 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Medical Centers. Interviews focused on barriers and facilitators to measuring function. We used concepts from the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Science and sociotechnical analysis to inform rapid qualitative analyses and a hybrid deductive/inductive approach to thematic analysis. We mapped qualitative findings to intervention components. Barriers to measurement included time pressures, cumbersome electronic tools, and the perception that measurement would not be used to improve patient care. Facilitators included a strong interprofessional environment and flexible workflows. Findings informed the development of five intervention components, including (1) an interprofessional educational session; (2) routine, standardized functional status measurement among older patients; (3) annual screening by nurses using a standardized instrument and follow-up assessment by primary care providers; (4) electronic tools and templates to facilitate increased identification and improved management of functional impairment; and (5) tailored reports on functional status for clinicians and operations leaders. These findings show how qualitative methods can be used to develop interventions that are more responsive to real-world contexts, increasing the chances of successful implementation. Using a conceptually-grounded approach to intervention development has the potential to improve patient and clinician experience with measuring function in primary care.
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- Francesca M. Nicosia
- San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, California, United States of America
- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine of the University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States of America
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- San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, California, United States of America
- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine of the University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States of America
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- San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, California, United States of America
- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine of the University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States of America
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- San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, California, United States of America
- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine of the University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States of America
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- San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, California, United States of America
- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine of the University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States of America
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- Geriatrics and Extended Care Program, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Leonard Davis Institute for Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Adeniran E, Quinn M, Wallace R, Walden RR, Labisi T, Olaniyan A, Brooks B, Pack R. A scoping review of barriers and facilitators to the integration of substance use treatment services into US mainstream health care. DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE REPORTS 2023; 7:100152. [PMID: 37069961 PMCID: PMC10105485 DOI: 10.1016/j.dadr.2023.100152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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Background Following the national implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2014, barriers still exist that limit the adoption of substance use treatment (SUT) services in mainstream health care (MHC) settings in the United States. This study provides an overview of current evidence on barriers and facilitators to integrating various SUT services into MHC. Methods A systematic search was conducted with the following databases: "PubMed including MEDLINE", "CINAHL", "Web of Science", "ABI/Inform", and "PsycINFO." We identified barriers and/or facilitators affecting patients, providers, and programs/systems. Results Of the 540 identified citations, 36 were included. Main barriers were identified for patients (socio-demographics, finances, confidentiality, legal impact, and disinterest), providers (limited training, lack of time, patient satisfaction concerns, legal implications, lack of access to resources or evidence-based information, and lack of legal/regulatory clarity), and programs/systems (lack of leadership support, lack of staff, limited financial resources, lack of referral networks, lack of space, and lack of state-level support). Also, we recognized key facilitators pertaining to patients (trust for providers, education, and shared decision making), providers (expert supervision, use of support team, training with programs like Extension for Community Health Outcomes (ECHO), and receptivity), and programs/systems (leadership support, collaboration with external agencies, and policies e.g., those expanding the addiction workforce, improving insurance access and treatment access). Conclusions This study identified several factors influencing the integration of SUT services in MHC. Strategies for improving SUT integration in MHC should address barriers and leverage facilitators related to patients, providers, and programs/systems.
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- Esther Adeniran
- Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, United States
- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, College of Public Health, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, United States
- Corresponding author at: Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, United States.
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, College of Public Health, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, United States
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- Quillen College of Medicine Library, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, United States
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- Quillen College of Medicine Library, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, United States
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- Department of Health Promotion, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, United States
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- Department of Health Promotion and Education, School of Human Sciences, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, College of Public Health, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, United States
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- Department of Community and Behavioral Health, College of Public Health, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, United States
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Woodward D, Wilens TE, Glantz M, Rao V, Burke C, Yule AM. A systematic review of substance use screening in outpatient behavioral health settings. Addict Sci Clin Pract 2023; 18:18. [PMID: 36967381 PMCID: PMC10041696 DOI: 10.1186/s13722-023-00376-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Despite the frequent comorbidity of substance use disorders (SUDs) and psychiatric disorders, it remains unclear if screening for substance use in behavioral health clinics is a common practice. The aim of this review is to examine what is known about systematic screening for substance use in outpatient behavioral health clinics. METHODS We conducted a PRISMA-based systematic literature search assessing substance use screening in outpatient adult and pediatric behavioral health settings in PubMed, Embase, and PsycINFO. Quantitative studies published in English before May 22, 2020 that reported the percentage of patients who completed screening were included. RESULTS Only eight articles met our inclusion and exclusion criteria. Reported prevalence of screening ranged from 48 to 100%, with half of the studies successfully screening more than 75% of their patient population. There were limited data on patient demographics for individuals who were and were not screened (e.g., gender, race) and screening practices (e.g., electronic versus paper/pencil administration). CONCLUSIONS The results of this systematic review suggest that successful screening for substance use in behavioral health settings is possible, yet it remains unclear how frequently screening occurs. Given the high rates of comorbid SUD and psychopathology, future research is necessary regarding patient and clinic-level variables that may impact the successful implementation of substance use screening. Trial registry A methodological protocol was registered with the PROSPERO systematic review protocol registry (ID: CRD42020188645).
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- Diana Woodward
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Boston Medical Center, 850 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118, USA.
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Reddick B, Foli KJ, Coddington JA, Hountz D. Implementing a Substance Use Screening Protocol in Rural Federally Qualified Health Centers. J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc 2023; 29:71-78. [PMID: 33251925 DOI: 10.1177/1078390320975493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION In 2018, nearly 20% of Americans aged 12 years and older reported using illicit substances, with higher rates in rural areas. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) provide health care to one in five rural Americans. However, estimates suggest that only 13.6% of patients in rural FQHCs receive substance use (SU) screening compared with 42.6% of patients in urban FQHCs. AIMS This quality improvement (QI) project aimed to improve patient quality and safety and meet Health Resources and Services Administration reporting requirements. These aims were achieved through the design and implementation of a new SU screening protocol in four FQHCs in rural Indiana. METHOD Deming's plan-do-study-act model was used to implement QI interventions to increase SU screening rates. A new SU screening tool, the National Institute on Drug Abuse -Modified Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Testwas implemented, and staff were trained on its use. the screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment model was used as a guiding framework. Outcome measures included a comparison of SU screening rates from the first quarter of 2019 to the first quarter of 2020, as well a pretest-posttest designed to measure staff knowledge and attitudes regarding SU. RESULTS Baseline SU screening rate in 2019 was 0.87%. This increased to 24.8% by March 2020. Additionally, posttest results demonstrated improvement from staff on all indices, and an approval rating of 77% of the new SU screening practices. CONCLUSIONS This project demonstrated that a low-cost QI intervention can increase SU screening rates in rural FQHCs, as well as improve staff knowledge and attitudes regarding SU.
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- Blake Reddick
- Blake Reddick, DNP, RN, AGPCNP-BC, Purdue University School of Nursing, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Karen J. Foli, PhD, RN, FAAN, Purdue University School of Nursing, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Jennifer A. Coddington, DNP, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, Purdue University School of Nursing, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Diane Hountz, DNP, MS, ANP, RN, CNE, Purdue University School of Nursing, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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Low-Burden Universal Substance Use Screening in a Primary Care Clinic to Lower Implementation Barriers. J Behav Health Serv Res 2023; 50:108-118. [PMID: 35948799 PMCID: PMC9365203 DOI: 10.1007/s11414-022-09814-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Universal substance use screening in primary care can proactively identify patients for intervention, though implementation is challenging. This project developed a strategy for universal low time- and labor-cost screening, brief intervention, and referral for treatment (SBIRT) in an HIV primary care clinic at an academic medical center in the Southeastern USA. Screening was implemented using a tablet computer that calculated results in real time and suggested motivational language for provider response. A brief intervention (BNI) was conducted by a trained professional as needed, preventing the need for all clinic providers to be competent in motivational interviewing (MI). More than 1868 patients were screened in 12 months, with an MI intervention conducted for 101 patients with higher risk use. Forty-four patients were referred for in-clinic treatment, compared to nine in the previous year. Computer-based, self-administered screening with real-time linkage to a BNI can allow recommended screening with low provider burden.
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Mushi D, Moshiro C, Hanlon C, Francis JM, Teferra S. Missed opportunity for alcohol use disorder screening and management in primary health care facilities in northern rural Tanzania: a cross-sectional survey. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 2022; 17:50. [PMID: 35794580 PMCID: PMC9258127 DOI: 10.1186/s13011-022-00479-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objective The study aimed to identify the missed opportunity for detection and management of alcohol use disorder by primary health care workers. Design A cross-sectional survey Setting Outpatient services in the six governmental primary health care facilities in Moshi district council in Tanzania. Participants A total of 1604 adults were screened for alcohol use disorder (AUD) using the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT). Participants scoring 8 or above then provided details about their help-seeking behavior and barriers to seeking care. Participants’ records were reviewed to assess the screening and management of AUD. Results In the last 12 months, 60.7% reported alcohol use, and heavy episodic drinking (HED) was reported by 37.3%. AUD (AUDIT ≥ 8) was present in 23.9%. Males were more likely to have HED (aPR = 1.43;95% CI:1.3 to 1.4) or AUD (aPR = 2.9; 95% CI 1.9 to 4.2). Both HED and AUD increased with age. Only one participant (0.3%) had documented AUD screening and management. Only 5% of participants screening positive for AUD had sought help. Reasons for not seeking care were thinking that the problem would get better by itself (55.0%), wanting to handle the problem alone (42.0%), or not being bothered by the problem (40.0%). Conclusion While reported alcohol use, HED, and AUD are common among patients presenting to primary healthcare facilities in northern Tanzania, help-seeking behavior and detection are very low. Not screening for AUD in primary health care is a missed opportunity for early detection and management. There is an urgent need to develop interventions to increase the detection of AUD by health care providers, while also addressing help-seeking behavior and barriers to seeking care.
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Metz VE, Leibowitz A, Satre DD, Parthasarathy S, Jackson-Morris M, Cocohoba J, Sterling SA. Effectiveness of a pharmacist-delivered primary care telemedicine intervention to increase access to pharmacotherapy and specialty treatment for alcohol use problems: Protocol for the alcohol telemedicine consult cluster-randomized pragmatic trial. Contemp Clin Trials 2022; 123:107004. [PMID: 36379437 PMCID: PMC9729439 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2022.107004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Alcohol use problems are associated with serious medical, mental health and socio-economic consequences. Yet even when patients are identified in healthcare settings, most do not receive treatment, and use of pharmacotherapy is rare. This study will test the effectiveness of the Alcohol Telemedicine Consult (ATC) Service, a novel, personalized telehealth intervention approach for primary care patients with alcohol use problems. METHODS This cluster-randomized pragmatic trial, supplemented by qualitative interviews, will include adults with a primary care visit between 9/10/21-3/10/23 from 16 primary care clinics at two large urban medical centers within Kaiser Permanente Northern California, a large, integrated healthcare system. Clinics are randomized to the ATC Service (intervention), including alcohol pharmacotherapy and SBIRT (screening, MI (Motivational Interviewing)-based brief intervention and referral to addiction treatment) delivered by clinical pharmacists, or the Usual Care (UC) arm that provides systematic alcohol SBIRT. Primary outcomes include a comparison of the ATC and UC arms on 1) implementation outcomes (alcohol pharmacotherapy prescription rates, specialty addiction treatment referrals); and 2) patient outcomes (medication fills, addiction treatment initiation, alcohol use, healthcare services utilization) over 1.5 years. A general modeling approach will consider clustering of patients/providers, and a random effects model will account for intra-class correlations across patients within providers and across clinics. Qualitative interviews with providers will examine barriers and facilitators to implementation. DISCUSSION The ATC study examines the effectiveness of a pharmacist-provided telehealth intervention that combines pharmacotherapy and MI-based consultation. If effective, the ATC study could affect treatment models across the spectrum of alcohol use problems. CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRATION This study has been registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05252221).
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- Verena E Metz
- Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research, Center for Addiction and Mental Health Research, 2000 Broadway, Oakland 94612, CA, USA.
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- Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research, Center for Addiction and Mental Health Research, 2000 Broadway, Oakland 94612, CA, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research, Center for Addiction and Mental Health Research, 2000 Broadway, Oakland 94612, CA, USA; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, 675 18th Street, San Francisco 94107, CA, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research, Center for Addiction and Mental Health Research, 2000 Broadway, Oakland 94612, CA, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research, Center for Addiction and Mental Health Research, 2000 Broadway, Oakland 94612, CA, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, University of California, San Francisco, 521 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco 94117, CA, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research, Center for Addiction and Mental Health Research, 2000 Broadway, Oakland 94612, CA, USA; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, 675 18th Street, San Francisco 94107, CA, USA; Department of Health Systems Science, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, 98 South Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena 91101, CA, USA.
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Dhungana RR, Pedisic Z, de Courten M. Implementation of non-pharmacological interventions for the treatment of hypertension in primary care: a narrative review of effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, barriers, and facilitators. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2022; 23:298. [PMID: 36418958 PMCID: PMC9686020 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-022-01884-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND The current guidelines for the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of hypertension recommend six types of non-pharmacological interventions: alcohol reduction, salt intake reduction, increased potassium intake, physical activity, weight loss, and heart-healthy diets. However, the non-pharmacological interventions are still not widely used in primary care. In this paper, we, therefore, reviewed and summarised the evidence on the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, barriers, and facilitators of non-pharmacological interventions for the treatment of hypertension in primary care. METHODS A thorough literature search was conducted in Embase, Google Scholar, and PubMed databases, to identify the most recent reviews or, in their absence, primary studies on alcohol reduction, salt intake reduction, potassium supplementation, physical activity, weight reduction, heart-healthy diets, and other non-pharmacological interventions for the treatment of hypertension in primary care. RESULTS Alcohol reduction is a non-pharmacological intervention for the treatment of hypertension in primary care with proven effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability. Interventions for sodium intake reduction, physical activity, and weight reduction are effective but there is insufficient evidence regarding their feasibility and acceptability in primary care settings. Evidence on the effectiveness of potassium intake and heart-healthy diets is limited and inconsistent. There is a lack of evidence on the cost-effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in the treatment of hypertension. The most common barriers to deliver such interventions related to healthcare providers include a lack of time, knowledge, self-confidence, resources, clear guidelines, and financial incentives. The most common barriers related to patients include a lack of motivation and educational resources. Less evidence is available on facilitators of implementing non-pharmacological interventions in primary care. Besides, facilitators differed by different types of interventions. CONCLUSIONS Available evidence suggests that more pragmatic, clinically feasible, and logistically simple interventions are required for sodium intake reduction, physical activity, and weight reduction in primary care settings. Future studies should provide further evidence on the effectiveness of weight control, potassium intake, and heart-healthy diets. More research is also needed on cost-effectiveness and facilitators of all types of effective non-pharmacological interventions for the treatment of hypertension in primary care.
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- Raja Ram Dhungana
- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.
- Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
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Leite Ferreira V, Gonçalves de Andrade Tostes J, Knaak S, Silveira PSD, Fernandes Martins L, Mota Ronzani T. Attitudes of health professionals towards people with substance use disorders in Brazil, controlling for the effects of social desirability. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2022; 30:e3041-e3052. [PMID: 35142406 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Health professionals are in a strategic position to help people with substance use disorders (SUDs) who seek health services for support or treatment. However, it is known that professionals' attitudes towards people who use alcohol and other drugs are marked by stigmatizing attitudes that create barriers to access quality treatment and make it difficult for the user to adhere to it. From this, the present study aimed to investigate the attitudes of 264 health professionals from specialised services and primary health care (PHC) in the Southeast region of Brazil, through Opening Minds Scale for Healthcare Providers (OMS-HC), taking into account the hypothesis of contact with the subject as a predictor of more positive attitudes. For this, a Multiple Hierarchical Regression was carried out to ascertain the contribution of the variables used in the explanatory model of attitudes. In addition, the measure of social desirability (SD), assessed by Brazilian Portuguese adaptation of Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale, was used as a control variable in the regression model to obtain a more robust and accurate model regarding the presence of biased responses, pervasive in studies on attitudes. In general, our findings showed that contact/familiarity with substance use, either through direct contact with users or through the respondent's own use, predicted more positive attitudes, with specialised service professionals expressing more positive attitudes than those working in PHC. Blaming the user for his/her condition presented itself as a predictor of more negative attitudes. Studies like this are of paramount importance for understanding the relationship established between professionals and service users and, therefore, for tailoring interventions and programs that aim to reduce stigmatizing attitudes and provide better access to health for people with SUDs. The importance of using the SD measure as a control variable in Regression is also emphasised, as an effective way to overcome to a common limitation in studies of attitudes.
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- Vitor Leite Ferreira
- Centro de Referência em Pesquisa, Intervenção e Avaliação em Álcool & Drogas (CREPEIA), Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- Centro de Referência em Pesquisa, Intervenção e Avaliação em Álcool & Drogas (CREPEIA), Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology, Pontifícia Universidade Católica - PUC RJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Centro de Referência em Pesquisa, Intervenção e Avaliação em Álcool & Drogas (CREPEIA), Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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Addressing Disparities for Persons With Substance Use Disorders in Rural Communities. J Addict Nurs 2022; 33:191-197. [DOI: 10.1097/jan.0000000000000483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Lea AN, Altschuler A, Leibowitz AS, Levine-Hall T, McNeely J, Silverberg MJ, Satre DD. Patient and provider perspectives on self-administered electronic substance use and mental health screening in HIV primary care. Addict Sci Clin Pract 2022; 17:10. [PMID: 35139911 PMCID: PMC8827178 DOI: 10.1186/s13722-022-00293-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Substance use disorders, depression and anxiety disproportionately affect people with HIV (PWH) and lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Routine screening can help address these problems but is underutilized. This study sought to describe patient and provider perspectives on the acceptability and usefulness of systematic electronic, self-administered screening for tobacco, alcohol, other substance use, and mental health symptoms among patients in HIV primary care. Methods Screening used validated instruments delivered pre-appointment by both secure messaging and clinic-based tablets, with results integrated into the electronic health record (EHR). Qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with 9 HIV primary care providers and 12 patients in the 3 largest HIV primary care clinics in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California health system who participated in a clinical trial evaluating computerized screening and behavioral interventions was conducted. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed. A thematic approach was utilized for coding and analysis of interview data using a combination of deductive and inductive methods. Results Four key themes were identified: (1) perceived clinical benefit of systematic, electronic screening and EHR integration for providers and patients; (2) usefulness of having multiple methods of questionnaire completion; (3) importance of the patient–provider relationship to facilitate completion and accurate reporting; and (4) barriers, include privacy and confidentiality concerns about reporting sensitive information, particularly about substance use, and potential burden from repeated screenings. Conclusions Findings suggest that electronic, self-administered substance use and mental health screening is acceptable to patients and may have clinical utility to providers. While offering different methods of screening completion can capture a wider range of patients, a strong patient–provider relationship is a key factor in overcoming barriers and ensuring accurate patient responses. Further investigation into facilitators, barriers, and utility of electronic screening for PWH and other high-priority patient populations is indicated. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03217058. Registered 13 July 2017, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03217058 Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13722-022-00293-7.
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- Alexandra N Lea
- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, 2000 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94612, USA.
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, 2000 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94612, USA
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, 2000 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94612, USA
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, 2000 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94612, USA
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- Department of Population Health, Section on Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Use, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, 180 Madison Ave., New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, 2000 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94612, USA
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, 2000 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94612, USA.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California, San Francisco, 401 Parnassus Avenue, Box 0984, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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Edmonds AT, Rhew IC, Jones-Smith J, Chan KC, Nelson K, Williams EC. Patient-centered primary care and receipt of evidence-based alcohol-related care in the national Veterans Health Administration. J Subst Abuse Treat 2022; 138:108709. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Curtis AC, Satre DD, Sarovar V, Wamsley M, Ly K, Satterfield J. A mobile app to promote alcohol and drug SBIRT skill translation among multi-disciplinary health care trainees: Results of a randomized controlled trial. Subst Abus 2022; 43:13-22. [PMID: 31710269 PMCID: PMC7211553 DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2019.1686723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adherence to clinical practice guidelines for alcohol and drug screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) is often inadequate. Mobile apps developed as clinical translation tools could improve the delivery of high fidelity SBIRT. Methods: This study tested the effectiveness of an SBIRT mobile app conceptually aligned with the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to support SBIRT delivery by health care trainees (nursing, social work, internal medicine, psychiatry, and psychology) working in clinical settings (N = 101). Bivariate analyses examined the rate of SBIRT delivery between trainees assigned to the experimental (app) and control (no app) study conditions; as well as the relationship between TPB-based constructs, intention to deliver SBIRT, and screening rates. Results: No significant differences were identified between the study conditions in SBIRT delivery. Significant correlations were found between intent to screen and TPB variables including attitudes/behavioral beliefs concerning substance use treatment (r = .49, p = .01); confidence in clinical skills (r = .36, p = .01); subjective norms (r = .54, p = .01) and perceived behavioral control over appointment time constraints (r = .42, p = .01). Also significant were correlations between percent of patients screened and confidence (r = .24, p = .05); subjective norms (r = .22, p = .05) and perceived behavioral control (r = .28, p = .01). Conclusions: The negative results of the study condition comparisons indicate the need for further investigation of strategies to optimize mobile app utilization, engagement, and effectiveness as a clinical translation tool. Findings of significant correlations between substance use screening rates and both norms and confidence support the potential value of the TPB model in explaining behavior of health care learners in SBIRT delivery.
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- Alexa C. Curtis
- School of Nursing and Health Professions, University of San Francisco, California 94117
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- Department of Psychiatry, Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California, San Francisco, California 94143,Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, California 94612
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, California 94612
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California 94115
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California 94115
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California 94115
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Matson PA, Bakhai N, Solomon BS, Flessa S, Ramos J, Hammond CJ, Adger H. Understanding caregiver acceptance of screening for family substance use in pediatric clinics serving economically disadvantaged children. Subst Abus 2022; 43:282-288. [PMID: 34214411 PMCID: PMC9901192 DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2021.1941510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Background: Children of parents with substance use disorders are at greater risk for mental and physical health co-morbidities. Despite guidelines, pediatricians rarely screen for substance use in the family/household, citing fear of offending parents. The objectives of this study were to examine (1) caregiver acceptance of pediatricians screening for family/household substance use during well-child visits, (2) prevalence of family/household substance use, and (3) the association between family/household substance use and trust in their child's pediatrician. Methods: This cross-sectional study surveyed adult caregivers presenting a child for medical care at two urban pediatric outpatient clinics using a brief anonymous computer-based survey. The primary outcome measured the acceptability of pediatrician screening for family/household substance use. Substance use and concerns about use in the family/household were also assessed. Results: Adult caregivers (n = 271) surveyed were mean age 35 years, 73% mothers, 90% African American, and 85% on Medicaid. Over half (51%) of caregivers reported substance use by someone in the family/household, most commonly cigarettes (38%), followed by alcohol (19%) and marijuana (10%). Sixty-one percent of caregivers who reported family substance use expressed concern about the use of this substance. The majority (87%) agreed it is appropriate for pediatricians to ask caregivers about family/household substance use. No differences were found between caregivers who did and did not report substance use in their family/household. Caregivers with concerning substance use in their family/household were less likely to trust their pediatrician [OR = 0.21, 95%CI: 0.05, 0.85] Conclusions: Caregivers endorsed acceptance of universal screening for substance use, including illicit substances, and substance use disorders in the family/household during well-child visits. Pediatricians are trusted professionals with expertise in communicating with parents to maximize the health of their patients; assessing family history of substance use and substance use disorders is a natural extension of their role.
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Preis H, Djurić PM, Ajirak M, Mane V, Garry DJ, Garretto D, Herrera K, Heiselman C, Marci L. Missingness patterns in a comprehensive instrument identifying psychosocial and substance use risk in antenatal care. J Reprod Infant Psychol 2021:1-15. [PMID: 34787528 DOI: 10.1080/02646838.2021.2004302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Psychosocial vulnerabilities (e.g. inadequate social support, financial insecurity, stress) and substance use elevate risks for adverse perinatal outcomes and maternal mental health morbidities. However, various barriers, including paucity of validated, simple and usable comprehensive instruments, impede execution of the recommendations to screen for such vulnerabilities in the first antenatal care visit. The current study presents findings from a newly implemented self-report tool created to overcome screening barriers in outpatient antenatal clinics. METHODS This was a retrospective chart-review of 904 women who completed the Profile for Maternal & Obstetric Treatment Effectiveness (PROMOTE) during their first antenatal visit between June and December 2019. The PROMOTE includes the 4-item NIDA Quick Screen and 15 additional items that each assess a different psychosocial vulnerability. Statistical analysis included evaluation of missing data, and exploration of missing data patterns using univariate correlations and hierarchical clustering. RESULTS Three quarters of women (70.0%) had no missing items. In the entire sample, all but four PROMOTE items (opioid use, planned pregnancy, educational level, and financial state) had < 5% missing values, suggesting good acceptability and feasibility. Several respondent-related characteristics such as lower education, less family support, and greater stress were associated with greater likelihood of missing items. Instrument-related characteristics associated with missing values were completing the PROMOTE in Spanish or question positioning at the end of the instrument. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Conducting a comprehensive screening of theoretically and clinically meaningful vulnerabilities in an outpatient setting is feasible. Study findings will inform modifications of the PROMOTE and subsequent digitisation.
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- Heidi Preis
- Department of Psychology, Stony Brook University Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Stony Brook University Stony Brook, New York, USA
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Lundmark R, Hasson H, Richter A, Khachatryan E, Åkesson A, Eriksson L. Alignment in implementation of evidence-based interventions: a scoping review. Implement Sci 2021; 16:93. [PMID: 34711259 PMCID: PMC8554825 DOI: 10.1186/s13012-021-01160-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Alignment (i.e., the process of creating fit between elements of the inner and outer context of an organization or system) in conjunction with implementation of an evidence-based intervention (EBI) has been identified as important for implementation outcomes. However, research evidence has so far not been systematically summarized. The aim of this scoping review is therefore to create an overview of how the concept of alignment has been applied in the EBI implementation literature to provide a starting point for future implementation efforts in health care. Methods We searched for peer-reviewed English language articles in four databases (MEDLINE, Cinahl, Embase, and Web of Science) published between 2003 and 2019. Extracted data were analyzed to address the study aims. A qualitative content analysis was carried out for items with more extensive information. The review was reported according to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses extension for scoping review (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. Results The database searches yielded 3629 publications, of which 235 were considered potentially relevant based on the predetermined eligibility criteria, and retrieved in full text. In this review, the results of 53 studies are presented. Different definitions and conceptualizations of alignment were found, which in general could be categorized as structural, as well as social, types of alignments. Whereas the majority of studies viewed alignment as important to understand the implementation process, only a few studies actually assessed alignment. Outcomes of alignment were focused on either EBI implementation, EBI sustainment, or healthcare procedures. Different actors were identified as important for creating alignment and five overall strategies were found for achieving alignment. Conclusions Although investigating alignment has not been the primary focus of studies focusing on EBI implementation, it has still been identified as an important factor for the implementation success. Based on the findings from this review, future research should incorporate alignment and put a stronger emphasize on testing the effectiveness of alignment related to implementation outcomes. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13012-021-01160-w.
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- Robert Lundmark
- Department of Psychology, Umeå University, SE 901 87, Umeå, Sweden.
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- Procome research group, Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Medical Management Centre, Karolinska Institutet, SE 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden.,Unit for implementation and evaluation, Center for Epidemiology and Community Medicine, Stockholm County Council, SE 171 29, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Procome research group, Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Medical Management Centre, Karolinska Institutet, SE 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden.,Unit for implementation and evaluation, Center for Epidemiology and Community Medicine, Stockholm County Council, SE 171 29, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Unit for implementation and evaluation, Center for Epidemiology and Community Medicine, Stockholm County Council, SE 171 29, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Unit for implementation and evaluation, Center for Epidemiology and Community Medicine, Stockholm County Council, SE 171 29, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Unit for implementation and evaluation, Center for Epidemiology and Community Medicine, Stockholm County Council, SE 171 29, Stockholm, Sweden
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Haber PS, Riordan BC, Winter DT, Barrett L, Saunders J, Hides L, Gullo M, Manning V, Day CA, Bonomo Y, Burns L, Assan R, Curry K, Mooney-Somers J, Demirkol A, Monds L, McDonough M, Baillie AJ, Clark P, Ritter A, Quinn C, Cunningham J, Lintzeris N, Rombouts S, Savic M, Norman A, Reid S, Hutchinson D, Zheng C, Iese Y, Black N, Draper B, Ridley N, Gowing L, Stapinski L, Taye B, Lancaster K, Stjepanović D, Kay-Lambkin F, Jamshidi N, Lubman D, Pastor A, White N, Wilson S, Jaworski AL, Memedovic S, Logge W, Mills K, Seear K, Freeburn B, Lea T, Withall A, Marel C, Boffa J, Roxburgh A, Purcell-Khodr G, Doyle M, Conigrave K, Teesson M, Butler K, Connor J, Morley KC. New Australian guidelines for the treatment of alcohol problems: an overview of recommendations. Med J Aust 2021; 215 Suppl 7:S3-S32. [PMID: 34601742 DOI: 10.5694/mja2.51254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND LEVELS OF EVIDENCE Chapter 2: Screening and assessment for unhealthy alcohol use Screening Screening for unhealthy alcohol use and appropriate interventions should be implemented in general practice (Level A), hospitals (Level B), emergency departments and community health and welfare settings (Level C). Quantity-frequency measures can detect consumption that exceeds levels in the current Australian guidelines (Level B). The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is the most effective screening tool and is recommended for use in primary care and hospital settings. For screening in the general community, the AUDIT-C is a suitable alternative (Level A). Indirect biological markers should be used as an adjunct to screening (Level A), and direct measures of alcohol in breath and/or blood can be useful markers of recent use (Level B). Assessment Assessment should include evaluation of alcohol use and its effects, physical examination, clinical investigations and collateral history taking (Level C). Assessment for alcohol-related physical problems, mental health problems and social support should be undertaken routinely (GPP). Where there are concerns regarding the safety of the patient or others, specialist consultation is recommended (Level C). Assessment should lead to a clear, mutually acceptable treatment plan which specifies interventions to meet the patient's needs (Level D). Sustained abstinence is the optimal outcome for most patients with alcohol dependence (Level C). Chapter 3: Caring for and managing patients with alcohol problems: interventions, treatments, relapse prevention, aftercare, and long term follow-up Brief interventions Brief motivational interviewing interventions are more effective than no treatment for people who consume alcohol at risky levels (Level A). Their effectiveness compared with standard care or alternative psychosocial interventions varies by treatment setting. They are most effective in primary care settings (Level A). Psychosocial interventions Cognitive behaviour therapy should be a first-line psychosocial intervention for alcohol dependence. Its clinical benefit is enhanced when it is combined with pharmacotherapy for alcohol dependence or an additional psychosocial intervention (eg, motivational interviewing) (Level A). Motivational interviewing is effective in the short term and in patients with less severe alcohol dependence (Level A). Residential rehabilitation may be of benefit to patients who have moderate-to-severe alcohol dependence and require a structured residential treatment setting (Level D). Alcohol withdrawal management Most cases of withdrawal can be managed in an ambulatory setting with appropriate support (Level B). Tapering diazepam regimens (Level A) with daily staged supply from a pharmacy or clinic are recommended (GPP). Pharmacotherapies for alcohol dependence Acamprosate is recommended to help maintain abstinence from alcohol (Level A). Naltrexone is recommended for prevention of relapse to heavy drinking (Level A). Disulfiram is only recommended in close supervision settings where patients are motivated for abstinence (Level A). Some evidence for off-label therapies baclofen and topiramate exists, but their side effect profiles are complex and neither should be a first-line medication (Level B). Peer support programs Peer-led support programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous and SMART Recovery are effective at maintaining abstinence or reductions in drinking (Level A). Relapse prevention, aftercare and long-term follow-up Return to problematic drinking is common and aftercare should focus on addressing factors that contribute to relapse (GPP). A harm-minimisation approach should be considered for patients who are unable to reduce their drinking (GPP). Chapter 4: Providing appropriate treatment and care to people with alcohol problems: a summary for key specific populations Gender-specific issues Screen women and men for domestic abuse (Level C). Consider child protection assessments for caregivers with alcohol use disorder (GPP). Explore contraceptive options with women of reproductive age who regularly consume alcohol (Level B). Pregnant and breastfeeding women Advise pregnant and breastfeeding women that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption (Level B). Pregnant women who are alcohol dependent should be admitted to hospital for treatment in an appropriate maternity unit that has an addiction specialist (GPP). Young people Perform a comprehensive HEEADSSS assessment for young people with alcohol problems (Level B). Treatment should focus on tangible benefits of reducing drinking through psychotherapy and engagement of family and peer networks (Level B). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Collaborate with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander health workers, organisations and communities, and seek guidance on patient engagement approaches (GPP). Use validated screening tools and consider integrated mainstream and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander-specific approaches to care (Level B). Culturally and linguistically diverse groups Use an appropriate method, such as the "teach-back" technique, to assess the need for language and health literacy support (Level C). Engage with culture-specific agencies as this can improve treatment access and success (Level C). Sexually diverse and gender diverse populations Be mindful that sexually diverse and gender diverse populations experience lower levels of satisfaction, connection and treatment completion (Level C). Seek to incorporate LGBTQ-specific treatment and agencies (Level C). Older people All new patients aged over 50 years should be screened for harmful alcohol use (Level D). Consider alcohol as a possible cause for older patients presenting with unexplained physical or psychological symptoms (Level D). Consider shorter acting benzodiazepines for withdrawal management (Level D). Cognitive impairment Cognitive impairment may impair engagement with treatment (Level A). Perform cognitive screening for patients who have alcohol problems and refer them for neuropsychological assessment if significant impairment is suspected (Level A). SUMMARY OF KEY RECOMMENDATIONS AND LEVELS OF EVIDENCE Chapter 5: Understanding and managing comorbidities for people with alcohol problems: polydrug use and dependence, co-occurring mental disorders, and physical comorbidities Polydrug use and dependence Active alcohol use disorder, including dependence, significantly increases the risk of overdose associated with the administration of opioid drugs. Specialist advice is recommended before treatment of people dependent on both alcohol and opioid drugs (GPP). Older patients requiring management of alcohol withdrawal should have their use of pharmaceutical medications reviewed, given the prevalence of polypharmacy in this age group (GPP). Smoking cessation can be undertaken in patients with alcohol dependence and/or polydrug use problems; some evidence suggests varenicline may help support reduction of both tobacco and alcohol consumption (Level C). Co-occurring mental disorders More intensive interventions are needed for people with comorbid conditions, as this population tends to have more severe problems and carries a worse prognosis than those with single pathology (GPP). The Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10 or K6) is recommended for screening for comorbid mental disorders in people presenting for alcohol use disorders (Level A). People with alcohol use disorder and comorbid mental disorders should be offered treatment for both disorders; care should be taken to coordinate intervention (Level C). Physical comorbidities Patients should be advised that alcohol use has no beneficial health effects. There is no clear risk-free threshold for alcohol intake. The safe dose for alcohol intake is dependent on many factors such as underlying liver disease, comorbidities, age and sex (Level A). In patients with alcohol use disorder, early recognition of the risk for liver cirrhosis is critical. Patients with cirrhosis should abstain from alcohol and should be offered referral to a hepatologist for liver disease management and to an addiction physician for management of alcohol use disorder (Level A). Alcohol abstinence reduces the risk of cancer and improves outcomes after a diagnosis of cancer (Level A).
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Sebastian S, Thomas DP, Brimblecombe J, Arley B, Cunningham FC. Role of organisational factors on uptake and implementation of the B.strong brief intervention training program in Queensland Indigenous primary health care services. Health Promot J Austr 2021; 33:711-723. [PMID: 34543494 DOI: 10.1002/hpja.542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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ISSUE ADDRESSED The B.strong Program was an Indigenous health worker brief intervention (BI) training program delivered in Queensland from 2017-2020. This study examines the organisational factors of participating Indigenous primary health care (PHC) services that impacted on B.strong's uptake and implementation in those services. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted from 2019-2020 with 20 B.strong Program trainees and four health service managers from eight purposively sampled Queensland PHC services, and one Queensland Department of Health manager, to examine their perceptions of uptake and implementation of the B.strong Program. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research was used as a framework for the evaluation. Data analysis was conducted using NVivo 11. RESULTS Although strong PHC service support was evident for the uptake of face-to-face workshop training, it was not available to support trainees to complete online modules or for ongoing BI delivery to clients. Key organisational factors associated with both program uptake and implementation of BIs in PHC services were leadership engagement and implementation climate. Within these themes, embedding B.strong into operational practices of health services, having policies, processes and consistent administrative support to facilitate implementation, and addressing gaps in knowledge and skills of health workers were identified as needing to be improved. The study identified the lack of application of continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes to BIs at these health services as a barrier to effective implementation. CONCLUSIONS The study supports the establishment of BI specific CQI initiatives in health services and supports better engagement with organisational leadership in BI training to ensure their ongoing support of both the training and implementation of BI.
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- Saji Sebastian
- Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Disease Division, Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
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- Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Disease Division, Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
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- Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Disease Division, Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Disease Division, Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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A Qualitative Study of Implementing Universal Hepatitis C Screening Among Adults at an Urban Community-Based Health Provider in Delaware. Dela J Public Health 2021; 7:16-23. [PMID: 34467206 PMCID: PMC8352400 DOI: 10.32481/djph.2021.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Objectives We conducted a qualitative study of primary care providers to assess the challenges and opportunities in implementing a universal screening program for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) at an urban community-based health center serving a largely disadvantaged population. Methods Qualitative semi-structured interviews of prescribing providers took place pre- and post-educational intervention, at a single federally qualified health center in Wilmington, Delaware, between September 2018 and July 2019. The intervention included a two-day didactic session and shadowing specialist providers. Data captured provider perspectives on universal screening and treatment. The interviews were transcribed verbatim, then grouped into codes, then finally, themes. Results Emergent themes included hesitancy in managing universal screening programs in the primary care environment, positive attitudes surrounding treatment, fewer HCV cases than expected, and concern with both patient-level barriers and practice-level barriers. Pre-intervention and post-intervention themes were similar. Conclusions Implementation programs exploring universal HCV screening in the primary care environment should include educational opportunities that are available to all individuals in the practice, sustained organizational support, and available patient literature targeted to patients with varying health literacy and in languages other than English. In short, universal HCV screening and treatment is feasible in the primary medical environment but requires ongoing support and education for providers to ensure success.
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Using a health information technology survey to explore the availability of addiction treatment data in the electronic health records: A National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network study. J Subst Abuse Treat 2021; 112S:56-62. [PMID: 32220412 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2020.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2019] [Revised: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Healthcare data from electronic health records (EHRs) and related health information technology (IT) tools are critical data sources for pragmatic clinical trials and observational studies aimed at producing real-world evidence. To unlock the full potential of such data to advance science, the data must be complete and in structured formats to facilitate research use. METHODS A Health IT survey was conducted within the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network (CTN) to explore information related to data completeness and presence of unstructured data (e.g., clinical notes, free text) for conducting the EHR-based research for substance use disorders (SUDs). The analysis was based on 36 participants from 36 facilities located in 14 states and affiliated with the CTN. RESULTS The mean age of the participants (n = 34) was 48.0 years (SD = 9.8). Of the participants enrolled, 50.0% were female and 82.4% were white. Participants' facilities were from four census-defined regions (South 35.3%, Northeast 29.4%, West 20.6%, Midwest 11.8%, Missing 2.9%) and represented diverse settings. The EHR was used by all surveyed facilities including 17 different kinds of EHR platforms or vendors, and 17.6% (n = 6) of surveyed facilities also used a separate EHR for behavioral health care (e.g., SUD care). Paper records were also used by 76.5% of surveyed facilities for clinical care (e.g., for health risk appraisal questionnaires, substance use screening or assessment, check-in screening, substance use specific intervention/treatment or referral, or labs/testing). The prevalence of using a patient portal, practice management system, and mHealth for patient care was 76.5%, 50.0%, and 29.4%, respectively. CONCLUSION While results are descriptive in nature, they reveal the heterogeneity in the existing EHRs and frequent use of paper records to document patient care tasks, especially for SUD care. The use of a separate EHR for behavioral healthcare also suggests the challenge of obtaining complete EHR data to support research for SUDs. Much EHR development, integration, and standardization needs to be done especially in regard to SUD treatment to facilitate research across disparate healthcare systems.
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OBJECTIVES Adolescent Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in primary care is a key strategy to prevent, identify, and respond to substance use problems and disorders, including opioid and other drug addictions. Despite substantial investment in recent years to increase its implementation, few studies have reported on recent levels of SBIRT implementation among pediatricians. We aimed to assess self-reported use of the SBIRT framework with adolescent patients among Massachusetts pediatricians, and describe trends since an earlier survey. METHODS We analyzed responses to a cross-sectional survey mailed in 2017 to a representative sample of pediatricians in Massachusetts. We computed response frequencies for all SBIRT practice questions. We used the chi-square test to compare current data to data collected in 2014, as we found no demographic differences between the 2 samples. RESULTS Nearly all pediatricians in the 2017 sample (n = 160) reported annual screening of their adolescent patients (99%). The majority reported giving positive reinforcement (87%), brief advice (92%), counseling (90%), and referral to treatment (66%) in response to screen results. Compared with 2014, a significantly higher proportion of pediatricians in 2017 referred patients who screened positively for problematic alcohol use, but perceived barriers to screening and follow-up remain, such as insufficient time to screen and patient refusal to return. CONCLUSIONS Among respondents to a Massachusetts pediatrician survey, we found high rates of delivering SBIRT in accordance with published guidelines, though barriers remain. Whether the content of the counseling adheres to guidelines is unknown.
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Mintz CM, Hartz SM, Fisher SL, Ramsey AT, Geng EH, Grucza RA, Bierut LJ. A cascade of care for alcohol use disorder: Using 2015-2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health data to identify gaps in past 12-month care. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 2021; 45:1276-1286. [PMID: 33993541 PMCID: PMC8254783 DOI: 10.1111/acer.14609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although effective treatments exist, alcohol use disorder (AUD) is undertreated. We used a cascade of care framework to understand gaps in care for persons with AUD. METHODS Using 2015-2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health data, we evaluated the following steps in the cascade of care: (1) adult prevalence of AUD; (2) proportion of adults with AUD who utilized health care in the past 12 months; (3) proportion with AUD screened about their alcohol use; (4) proportion with AUD who received a brief intervention about their alcohol misuse; (5) proportion with AUD who received information about treatment for alcohol misuse; and (6) proportion with AUD who received treatment. Analyses were stratified by AUD severity. RESULTS Of the 214,505 persons included in the sample, the weighted prevalence of AUD was 7.8% (95% CI 7.6-8.0%). Cascades of care showed the majority of individuals with AUD utilized health care in the past 12 months [81.4% (95% CI 80.7-82.1%)] and were screened about alcohol use [69.9% (95% CI 68.9-70.8%)]. However, only a minority of individuals received subsequent steps of care, including 11.6% (95% CI 11.0-12.2%) who reported receiving a brief intervention, 5.1% (95% CI 4.6-5.6%) who were referred to treatment, and 5.8% (95% CI 5.4-6.3%) who received treatment. Similar patterns were observed when cascades of care were stratified by AUD severity. CONCLUSIONS Persons with AUD commonly utilize health care and are often screened about alcohol use, but few receive treatment. Healthcare settings-particularly primary care settings-represent a prime opportunity to implement AUD treatment to improve outcomes in this high-risk population.
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- Carrie M. Mintz
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Family and Community Medicine, Center for Outcomes Research, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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van der Westhuizen C, Malan M, Naledi T, Roelofse M, Myers B, Stein DJ, Lahri S, Sorsdahl K. Patient outcomes and experience of a task-shared screening and brief intervention service for problem substance use in South African emergency centres: a mixed methods study. Addict Sci Clin Pract 2021; 16:31. [PMID: 33980314 PMCID: PMC8117325 DOI: 10.1186/s13722-021-00239-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) programmes have resulted in generally positive outcomes in healthcare settings, particularly for problem alcohol use, yet implementation is hampered by barriers such as concerns regarding the burden on healthcare professionals. In low-resourced settings, task-sharing approaches can reduce this burden by using non-professional healthcare workers, yet data are scarce regarding the outcomes and acceptability to patients within a SBIRT service. This study aims to evaluate patient-reported outcomes, patient acceptability, perceived benefits and recommendations for improving a task-shared SBIRT service in South African emergency centres (ECs). Methods This mixed methods study incorporates quantitative substance use screening and patient satisfaction data collected routinely within the service at three hospitals, and qualitative semi-structured interviews with 18 EC patient beneficiaries of the programme exploring acceptability and perceived benefits of the programme, as well as recommendations to improve the service. Approximately three months after the acute EC visit, a sub-sample of patients were followed up telephonically to assess patient-reported satisfaction and substance use outcomes. Results Of the 4847 patients eligible for the brief intervention, 3707 patients (76%) used alcohol as their primary substance and 794 (16%) used cannabis. At follow-up (n = 273), significant reductions in substance use frequency and severity were noted and over 95% of patients were satisfied with the service. In the semi-structured interviews, participants identified the non-judgemental caring approach of the counsellors, and the screening and psychoeducation components of the intervention as being the most valuable, motivating them to decrease substance use and make other positive lifestyle changes. Study participants made recommendations to include group sessions, market the programme in communities and extend the programme’s reach to include a broader age group and a variety of settings. Conclusions This task-shared SBIRT service was found to be acceptable to patients, who reported several benefits of a single SBIRT contact session delivered during an acute EC visit. These findings add to the SBIRT literature by highlighting the role of non-professional healthcare workers in delivering a low-intensity SBIRT service feasible to implement in low-resourced settings.
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- Claire van der Westhuizen
- Alan J Flisher Centre for Public Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Cape Town, 46 Sawkins Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa.
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- Alan J Flisher Centre for Public Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Cape Town, 46 Sawkins Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
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- Public Health Medicine Division, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa.,Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience Institute, SA MRC Unit on Risk and Resilience in Mental Disorders, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.,Khayelitsha Hospital Emergency Services, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Alan J Flisher Centre for Public Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Cape Town, 46 Sawkins Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
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O'Grady MA, Conigliaro J, Levak S, Morley J, Kapoor S, Ritter M, Marini C, Morgenstern J. "I Felt I Was Reaching a Point with My Health": Understanding Reasons for Engagement and Acceptability of Treatment Services for Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Primary Care. J Prim Care Community Health 2021; 12:21501327211003005. [PMID: 33733921 PMCID: PMC7983431 DOI: 10.1177/21501327211003005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES Despite increasing need, there are large gaps in provision of care for unhealthy alcohol use. Primary care practices have become increasingly important in providing services for unhealthy alcohol use, yet little is known about the reasons patients engage in these services and their views on acceptability of such programs. The purpose of this study was to examine primary care patients' reasons for engagement, experiences with, and acceptability of a primary care practice-based program for treating unhealthy alcohol use. METHODS This qualitative study was conducted in a primary care practice that was developing a collaborative care model for treating unhealthy alcohol use in primary care. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 primary care patients. Data were analyzed using conventional qualitative content analysis. RESULTS Findings suggest that patients engaged for both internal (concerns about drinking and health) and external reasons (family or provider concern). Patient experiences in the program were shaped by their affective responses (enjoyable, enlightening), as well as therapeutic benefits (gaining new insights about drinking; staff/provider support). Acceptability was driven by core program elements (medication, therapy, integration) as well as positive impacts on drinking cognition and behavior and flexible, patient-centered approaches. CONCLUSIONS Offering flexible and comprehensive programs with mutiple elements and both abstinence and moderation goals could also improve patient engagement and views on acceptability. Primary care practices will need to be thoughtful about the resources needed to implement these programs in terms of staffing, training, and program support.
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- Megan A O'Grady
- University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY, USA.,Zucker School of Medicine at Northwell/Hofstra, Hempstead, NY, USA
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- Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY, USA.,Zucker School of Medicine at Northwell/Hofstra, Hempstead, NY, USA
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- Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY, USA.,Zucker School of Medicine at Northwell/Hofstra, Hempstead, NY, USA
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- Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY, USA.,Zucker School of Medicine at Northwell/Hofstra, Hempstead, NY, USA
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Hall KS. Advancing Intersectional Approaches for Integrated Women's Health Care and Health Equity: The Unrealized Potential of Family Planning Settings. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2021; 30:1213-1215. [PMID: 33534643 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2020.9005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Kelli Stidham Hall
- Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
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Perceived appropriateness of alcohol screening and brief advice programmes in Colombia, Mexico and Peru and barriers to their implementation in primary health care - a cross-sectional survey. Prim Health Care Res Dev 2021; 22:e4. [PMID: 33504413 PMCID: PMC8057507 DOI: 10.1017/s1463423620000675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Providing alcohol screening and brief advice (SBA) in primary health care (PHC) can be an effective measure to reduce alcohol consumption. To aid successful implementation in an upper middle-income country context, this study investigates the perceived appropriateness of the programme and the perceived barriers to its implementation in PHC settings in three Latin American countries: Colombia, Mexico and Peru, as part of larger implementation study (SCALA). METHODS An online survey based on the Tailored Implementation for Chronic Diseases (TICD) implementation framework was disseminated in the three countries to key stakeholders with experience in the topic and/or setting (both health professionals and other roles, for example regional health administrators and national experts). In total, 55 respondents participated (66% response rate). For responses to both appropriateness and barriers questions, frequencies were computed, and country comparisons were made using Chi square and Kruskal-Wallis non-parametric tests. RESULTS Alcohol SBA was seen as an appropriate programme to reduce heavy alcohol use in PHC and a range of providers were considered suitable for its delivery, such as general practitioners, nurses, psychologists and social workers. Contextual factors such as patients' normalised perception of their heavy drinking, lack of on-going support for providers, difficulty of accessing referral services and lenient alcohol control laws were the highest rated barriers. Country differences were found for two barriers: Peruvian respondents rated SBA guidelines as less clear than Mexican (Mann-Whitney U = -18.10, P = 0.001), and more strongly indicated lack of available screening instruments than Colombian (Mann-Whitney U = -12.82, P = 0.035) and Mexican respondents (Mann-Whitney U = -13.56, P = 0.018). CONCLUSIONS The study shows the need to address contextual factors for successful implementation of SBA in practice. General congruence between the countries suggests that similar approaches can be used to encourage widespread implementation of SBA in all three studied countries, with minor tailoring based on the few country-specific barriers.
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Monico LB, Mitchell SG, Gryczynski J, Dusek K, Oros M, Hosler C, Brown BS, Ross T, Schwartz RP. Organizational Acceptability of Implementing SBIRT for Adolescents in Primary Care. Subst Use Misuse 2021; 56:1536-1542. [PMID: 34196582 DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2021.1942054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Adolescent illicit drug, tobacco, and alcohol use can result in sudden and long-term negative health consequences. Primary care environments present the optimal opportunity for screening and brief interventions that target prevention and curtailing use. Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is a service delivery method that could potentially be well-integrated into primary care settings and used to serve a high volume of adolescents. Methods: This qualitative analysis of clinic staff interviews (N = 20), collected during a large cluster-randomized trial to implement two models of adolescent SBIRT, examined barriers and facilitating factors to overall acceptability of SBIRT. This study was conducted in a large, urban Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) at 7 sites throughout Baltimore City, Maryland, USA. Participants from each clinic included a range of various roles and responsibilities including: medical assistants (n = 3), nurses (n = 3), primary care providers (n = 4), behavioral health counselors (n = 4), and administrators (n = 6). Results: Results indicate both barriers and facilitating factors for acceptability of SBIRT in terms of (1) universal screening, (2) provider time demands, (3) behavioral health collaboration, and (4) behavioral health caseloads. Discussion: Universal screening was acceptable to participants across organizational roles, but brief interventions and referrals to treatment were found substantially less acceptable.
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- University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, USA
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- Friends Research Institute, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Mintz CM, Hartz SM, Fisher SL, Ramsey AT, Geng EH, Grucza RA, Bierut LJ. A Cascade of Care for Alcohol Use Disorder: Using 2015-2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Data to Identify Gaps in Care. MEDRXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES 2020:2020.10.30.20222695. [PMID: 33173882 PMCID: PMC7654865 DOI: 10.1101/2020.10.30.20222695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although effective treatments exist, alcohol use disorder (AUD) is undertreated. We used a cascade of care framework to understand gaps in care between diagnosis and treatment for persons with AUD. METHODS Using 2015-2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health data, we evaluated the following steps in the cascade of care: 1) prevalence of adults with AUD; 2) proportion of adults who utilized health care in the past 12 months; 3) were screened about alcohol use; 4) received a brief intervention about alcohol misuse; 5) received information about treatment for alcohol misuse; and 6) proportion of persons with AUD who received treatment. Analyses were stratified by AUD severity. RESULTS Of the 171,766 persons included in the sample, weighted prevalence of AUD was 7.9% (95% CI 7.7-8.0%). Persons with AUD utilized health care settings at similar rates as those without AUD. Cascades of care showed the majority of individuals with AUD utilized health care and were screened about alcohol use, but the percent who received the subsequent steps of care decreased substantially. For those with severe AUD, 83.5% (CI: 78.3%-88.7%) utilized health care in the past 12 months, 73.5% (CI: 68.1%-78.9%) were screened for alcohol use, 22.7% (CI: 19.4%-26.0%) received a brief intervention, 12.4% (CI: 10%-14.7%) received information about treatment, and 20.5% (CI: 18%-23.1%) were treated for AUD. The greatest decrease in the care continuum occurred from screening to brief intervention and referral to treatment. More persons with severe AUD received treatment than were referred, indicating other pathways to treatment outside of the healthcare system. CONCLUSIONS Persons with AUD utilize health care at high rates and are frequently screened about alcohol use, but few receive treatment. Health care settings-particularly primary care settings-represent a prime opportunity to implement pharmacologic treatment for AUD to improve outcomes in this high-risk population.
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Thoele K, Draucker CB, Newhouse R. Implementation of screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) by nurses on acute care units: A qualitative descriptive study. Subst Abus 2020; 42:662-671. [PMID: 33044895 DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2020.1823549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based intervention for patients with substance use disorders, but this intervention is under-utilized. Little is known about the implementation of SBIRT in acute care facilities. The purpose of this study is to describe implementation of SBIRT by nurses in acute care hospitals. Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was used for this study. Registered nurses who agreed to participate in the study completed a 1:1 interview using a semi-structured interview guide. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed and then data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results: When implementing SBIRT in an acute care setting, participants identified several factors that affect implementation. Some nurses felt that it is "one more thing to do" but other nurses feel that it was a "good, simple" screening tool that does not take long to do and can "plant the seeds of change" for patients. Additionally, participants mentioned barriers and facilitators related to the patients' responses to SBIRT and organizational factors. Conclusions: This study identified several barriers and facilitators to SBIRT implementation related to the nurses, patients, and organization. By understanding the factors that influence implementation, healthcare providers can develop strategies to support effective implementation of SBIRT.
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- Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Implementation of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral for Treatment in the Aging Network of Care to Prevent Alcohol, Recreational Drug, and Prescription Medication Misuse. PREVENTION SCIENCE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION RESEARCH 2020; 21:972-978. [PMID: 32803463 PMCID: PMC7429194 DOI: 10.1007/s11121-020-01154-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Mauro PM, Samples H, Klein KS, Martins SS. Discussing Drug Use With Health Care Providers Is Associated With Perceived Need and Receipt of Drug Treatment Among Adults in the United States: We Need to Talk. Med Care 2020; 58:617-624. [PMID: 32520836 PMCID: PMC8112806 DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000001340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Drug treatment utilization is low despite a high public health burden of drug use disorders (DUDs). Engaging people at risk for DUDs across a broader range of health care settings may improve uptake of drug treatment. OBJECTIVES To estimate the prevalence of drug use screening/discussions between health care providers and individuals with past-year drug use, and to assess the associations between drug use screening/discussions and perceived need and use of drug treatment. METHODS We analyzed representative cross-sectional data from the 2015 to 2017 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health. The sample included adults aged 18 years and above reporting past-year drug use and ≥1 health care visit. We measured correlates of drug use screening/discussions using multinomial logistic regression. Overall and among adults meeting DUD criteria, we used logistic regression to estimate associations between drug use screening/discussions and (1) past-year drug treatment and (2) perceived need for treatment. RESULTS In the full sample (n=21,505), 34.50% reported no screening/discussions, 44.50% reported screening only, and 21.00% reported discussions with providers. Discussions were associated with significantly higher odds of receiving any drug treatment [adjusted odds ratio (aOR)=3.52 (2.66-4.65)], specialty drug treatment [aOR=4.13 (2.92-5.82)], and perceived treatment need [aOR=2.08 (1.21-3.59)]. Among people with DUD (n=3,834; 15.69%), discussions were associated with treatment use, but not with perceived need. CONCLUSIONS Discussing drug use with providers may impact people's perceptions of drug treatment need and use, indicating potential opportunities to engage people in addiction treatment. Addressing barriers to discussing drug use across care settings could increase treatment use, particularly among people with DUD.
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- Pia M. Mauro
- Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York NY, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York NY, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York NY, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York NY, USA
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Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment training for family nurse practitioner students. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2020; 33:375-382. [PMID: 32453090 DOI: 10.1097/jxx.0000000000000423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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ABSTRACT Alcohol and substance-related disorders affect individuals throughout the global community. It is important that nurse practitioners understand the use of screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) in recognizing these disorders before development of chronic disease conditions. The SBIRT curriculum was adapted and integrated in a family nurse practitioner program. After completion of the curriculum in the didactic setting, students used what they learned in a clinical setting. Following the experience, students reflected on the encounters leading to increased awareness of personal feelings. Students were able to use their training in patient encounters and identified a variety of thoughts and feelings about working with patients who screened positive for overuse of alcohol or substances. The SBIRT is an important component of the education of nurse practitioners. It is through timely screening and intervention that conditions can be addressed early in substance use disorder. It is important for students to be aware of personal thoughts and feelings when working with this population.
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Discussing alcohol use with the GP: a qualitative study. BJGP Open 2020; 4:bjgpopen20X101029. [PMID: 32345694 PMCID: PMC7330215 DOI: 10.3399/bjgpopen20x101029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite most GPs recognising their role in the early diagnosis of alcohol use disorder (AUD), only 23% of GPs routinely screen for alcohol use. One reason GPs report for not screening is their relationship with patients; questions regarding alcohol use are considered a disturbance of a relationship built on mutual trust. AIM To analyse the feelings and experiences of patients with AUD concerning early screening for alcohol use by GPs. DESIGN & SETTING A qualitative study of patients (n = 12) with AUD in remission or treatment, recruited from various medical settings. METHOD Semi-structured interviews were conducted, audiorecorded, and transcribed verbatim. The authors conducted an inductive analysis based on grounded theory. The analysis was performed until theoretical data saturation was reached. RESULTS The participants experienced AUD as a chronic, destructive, and shameful disease. The participants expected their GPs to play a primary role in addressing AUD by kind listening, and providing information and support. If the GPs expressed a non-judgmental attitude, the participants could confide in them; this moment was identified as a key milestone in their trajectory, allowing relief and a move toward treatment. The participants thought that any consultation could be an opportunity to discuss alcohol use and noted that such discussions required a psychological and benevolent approach. CONCLUSION The participants felt fear or denial from the GPs, even though they felt that discussing alcohol use is part of the GP's job. The participants requested that GPs adopt non-judgmental attitudes and kindness when approaching the subject of alcohol use.
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Workflow Improvement and the Use of PDSA Cycles: An Exploration Using Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Integration. Qual Manag Health Care 2020; 29:100-108. [DOI: 10.1097/qmh.0000000000000245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Bantjes J, Kagee A, Saal W. The Utility of the Hopkins Symptom Checklist as a Trans-Diagnostic Screening Instrument for Common Mental Disorders Among Persons Seeking HIV Testing. AIDS Behav 2020; 24:629-636. [PMID: 31041626 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-019-02524-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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There is a need for effective psychiatric screening of HIV test seekers, given the high rates of psychopathology in this population. We used receiver operating characteristic curve analysis to establish the utility of the short version of the Hopkins Symptom Checklist (HSCL-25) to correctly identify common mental disorders (CMDs) among persons seeking HIV testing. The HSCL-25 is moderately accurate in identifying CMDs (sensitivity = 69%, specificity = 71%). The HSCL-25 performed better than the Beck Depression Inventory at detecting depressive disorders, and was comparable to the Beck Anxiety Inventory and Posttraumatic Stress Scale-Self-report at detecting cases of generalised anxiety disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, respectively. However, the instrument generates a high number of false positives and is poor at detecting cases of alcohol use disorder, which limits its utility as a trans-diagnostic screening tool in HIV testing sites.
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Rates of and Factors Associated With Patient-reported Illicit Drug Use Screening by Health Care Professionals in the United States From 2013 to 2015. J Addict Med 2020; 14:63-68. [DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000000537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Scudder AT, Bucey JC, Loughran MJ, Korach N, Strong G, Anderson J, Doas M, Jameson S, O’Keefe L. Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) expansion of training to non-physician healthcare graduate students: Counseling psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies. Subst Abus 2019; 42:76-86. [DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2019.1695705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Ashley T. Scudder
- Counseling Psychology, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Occupational Therapy, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Counseling Psychology, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Program Evaluation and Research Unit, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- School of Health Sciences, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- School of Health Sciences, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Physicians Assistant, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Nursing, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Physical Therapy, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Physicians Assistant, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Prevention, screening, and treatment for heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder. Lancet Psychiatry 2019; 6:1054-1067. [PMID: 31630982 PMCID: PMC6883141 DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(19)30213-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Revised: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder are major public health problems. Practitioners not specialising in alcohol treatment are often unaware of the guidelines for preventing, identifying, and treating heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder. However, a consensus exists that clinically useful and valuable tools are available to address these issues. Here, we review existing information and developments from the past 5 years in these areas. We also include information on heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder among individuals with co-occurring psychiatric disorders, including drug use disorders. Areas covered include prevention; screening, brief intervention, and referral for treatment; evidence-based behavioural interventions; medication-assisted treatment; technology-based interventions (eHealth and mHealth); and population-level interventions. We also discuss the key topics for future research.
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