Interventions for alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD): Do specific approaches restrict the evolution of comprehensive patient care?. (October 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Horton, Lindsay; Duffy, Tim; Martin, Colin
• Is Part Of: Drugs. Volume 21:Number 5(2014:Oct.)
• Page Start: 408
• Page End: 419
• Publication Date: 2014-10
• Subjects: Health education -- Periodicals; Medical policy -- Periodicals; Substance abuse -- Periodicals; Éducation sanitaire -- Périodiques; Politique sanitaire -- Périodiques; Polytoxicomanie -- Périodiques; 362.291705
• DOI: 10.3109/09687637.2014.924481
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0968-7637

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p> <italic>Aims</italic>: The prevalence of alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) is recognized to be increasing in the Western world. The aim of this article is to review the evidence concerning interventions in ARBD. <italic>Design and methods</italic>: Systematic review. <italic>Findings</italic>: About 469 papers were identified of which 49 were suitable for inclusion. About 20 concerned neuropsychological interventions; 5 detailed psychosocial interventions; and 24 focussed on pharmacological interventions. The findings suggest that a range of cognitive rehabilitation strategies can facilitate new learning and improve memory functioning, while psychosocial interventions and supported accommodation can improve mental and physical health. <italic>Conclusions</italic>: This review demonstrates the need for a comprehensive approach to ARBD rehabilitation and indicates that the management of this condition has not been investigated in a holistic manner.</p> </abstract>