Efficacy of alcohol screening in the accident and emergency department managed by reception staff: a pilot study. Issue 6 (22nd May 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patton, R; Shute, J; Hinchley, G; Ranzetta, L
• Is Part Of: Emergency medicine journal. Volume 26:Issue 6(2009)
• Page Start: 424
• Page End: 425
• Publication Date: 2009-05-22
• Subjects: Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; 616.02505
• DOI: 10.1136/emj.2008.060582
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0205

Abstract

Abstract : Hazardous levels of alcohol consumption are associated with presentations to the accident and emergency department. Although screening and brief interventions are effective at reducing levels of hazardous drinking, a low number of departments has implemented such a strategy. Time constraints upon clinical staff have been cited as one reason for this inertia. This pilot study demonstrates that self-completion of screening materials is possible before a patient is seen by clinical staff.