Nurse-Led Body–Mind–Spirit Based Relapse Prevention Intervention for People With Diagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder at a Mental Health Care Setting, India: A Pilot Study
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Background: Alcohol dependence is associated with alcohol-related problems and persistent vulnerability to relapse. Despite newer medications, frequent relapses continue to occur. Hence, there is a need to look at holistic approaches to deal with this problem. Objective: Evaluate the effectiveness of nurse-led body–mind–spirit (BMS)-based relapse prevention intervention on craving and quantity and frequency of alcohol consumption among alcohol-dependent individuals. Methods: Randomized control trial was adopted, and the study was conducted at a mental health care setting in India. Sixty individuals with alcohol use disorder were randomly assigned to a BMS group (n = 30) and a treatment-as-usual (TAU) group (n = 30) between June 2017 and March 2018. Subjects of both groups were initially assessed for craving and quantity and frequency of alcohol consumption. BMS subjects received seven sessions of BMS intervention and routine treatment at de-addiction wards. The interventions comprise of body, mind, and spirit strategies that aid in handling triggers, accept responsibility for their own well-being and take charge of self health. TAU group subjects received only routine treatment. All the participants were followed up over 3 months postdischarge. Results: Over 3 months of follow-up, BMS group subjects (vs. TAU group) reported significantly lesser quantity of alcohol consumption (F = 9.74, p < .001, η 2 = .144), fewer drinking days (F = 14.04, p < .001, η 2 = .195), lower relapse rates (14 vs. 28), and lesser craving (F = 14.01, p < .001, η 2 = .195). Regression analysis showed that number of previous attempts (>1) and increased baseline drinking were associated with relapse. Conclusion: Findings provide evidence of BMS intervention in reducing craving and drinking outcomes among alcohol-dependent individuals in India.
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Ng and colleagues reported significantly less alcohol cravings, drinking days, drinks per drinking day, and relapse in the BMS intervention group compared to treatment as usual at 3 months.
“Ng and colleagues used a body–mind–spirit multidimensional intervention and reported significantly less alcohol cravings, drinking days, drinks per drinking day, and relapse in the intervention group compared to treatment as usual at 3 months [74].”
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- Authors
- Ng, S.-M., Rentala, S., Chan, C. L. W., & Nayak, R. B.
- Corresponding author
- Rentala, Sreevani
- Venue
- Journal of Addictions Nursing
- Published
- 2020-10
- Volume
- 31
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 276-286
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- 1088-4602 (ISSN-L)
- 1548-7148
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- W3108113458
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- en
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- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Social Sciences › Health › Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Keywords
- alcoholism, relapse prevention, nurse-led intervention, alcohol craving, alcohol consumption, de-addiction, holistic medicine, precipitating factors, mental health services
- MeSH terms
- Adolescent, Adult, Aftercare, Alcohol Drinking, Alcoholism, Hospitals, Psychiatric, Hospitals, State, Humans, India, Male, Mental Health, Middle Aged, Patient Discharge, Pilot Projects, Mind-Body Therapies, Secondary Prevention, Young Adult
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