The feasibility of alcohol interventions in accident and emergency departments

Abstract

Doctors and nurses in three accident & emergency (A&E) departments were interviewed about the feasibility of screening for hazardous drinking as well as the provision of minimal or brief interventions. They were also asked about a more comprehensive approach to alcohol‐related problems that would involve liaising with other services. The feasibility of a comprehensive approach to excessive alcohol consumption is considered. Quantitative data revealed that computerised A&E records did not accurately portray the prevalence of alcohol‐related attendance.

Citation

John, B., Alwyn, T., Hodgson, R., Smith, A. and Waller, S. (2002), "The feasibility of alcohol interventions in accident and emergency departments", Drugs and Alcohol Today, Vol. 2 No. 2, pp. 8-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/17459265200200011