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EARLY INTERVENTION FOR PROBLEM DRINKERS: READINESS TO PARTICIPATE AMONG GENERAL PRACTITIONERS AND NURSES IN SWEDISH PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

Johansson, K.·2002·Alcohol and Alcoholism

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An exploration was made of attitudes and practices of general practitioners (GPs) and nurses concerning early identification of, and intervention for, alcohol-related problems. Sixty-five GPs and 141 nurses in 19 primary health centres in a county in southern Sweden answered a 28-item questionnaire before implementation of an intervention programme. The questionnaire covered experiences with patients with alcohol-related health problems, knowledge and perceived capacity concerning early identification and intervention, attitudes towards the role of primary care staff in early identification and intervention and current intervention methods in use at the health centre. Self-reported frequency of asking about alcohol use was higher among GPs than nurses. Both groups reported more frequently asking about alcohol consumption in cases where they believed that the health status was influenced by alcohol. For both professions, knowledge and skills concerning identification were rated as better understood than that concerning intervention methods. Nurses rated their knowledge and skills less confidently than GPs. The overall attitude was fairly positive towards early identification and intervention, but nurses were more worried than GPs that patients would react negatively to questions about alcohol. Attitudes, self-rated capacity, and practice were related. The low level of early identification and intervention in primary care appears to be related more to insufficient practical skills than to attitudes. Nurses appear to be an unexploited resource, in need of training and support. Nurses may need to be convinced that an active role does not interfere with the nurse-patient relationship. Building teams of GPs and nurses in primary care might enhance the dissemination of alcohol prevention into regular practice.

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Authors
Johansson, K.
Affiliations
Linköping University (SE)
Corresponding author
Johansson, K.
Venue
Alcohol and Alcoholism
Published
2002-01-01
Volume
37
Issue
1
Pages
38-42
ISSN
  • 0735-0414 (ISSN-L)
  • 1464-3502
OpenAlex
W2123741896
Cited by
84
References
48
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 1 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 5 · 2015: 5 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 7
FWCI
4.77
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Alcohol and Alcoholism (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pathology and Forensic Medicine › Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
Keywords
alcohol-related health problems, general practitioners, nurses, primary care, attitudes and practices, alcohol screening, intervention strategies, professional knowledge and skills, nurse-patient relationship, multidisciplinary team, alcohol prevention
MeSH terms
Alcoholism, Attitude of Health Personnel, Clinical Competence, Education, Medical, Continuing, Humans, Nurses, Physicians, Family, Primary Health Care, Surveys and Questionnaires, Sweden

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