Gaps in Alcohol Screening and Intervention Practices in Surgical Healthcare: A Qualitative Study

Conclusions: This study highlights potential gaps in alcohol-related knowledge and care, and found providers place a low priority on alcohol interventions in the perioperative context. Given the high complication rate associated with preoperative alcohol use, these topics are worthy of future research. To be successful strategies to overcome specific barriers to alcohol screening and intervention must address the needs of patients and providers.
Source: Journal of Addiction Medicine - Category: Addiction Tags: Original Research Source Type: research