Open AccessGaps in Alcohol Screening and Intervention Practices in Surgical Healthcare: A Qualitative Study
Author(s) -
Anne C. Fernandez,
Timothy C. Guetterman,
Brian Borsari,
Michael J. Mello,
Jessica Mellinger,
Hanne Tønnesen,
Avinash Hosanagar,
Arden M. Morris,
Frederic C. Blow
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of addiction medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.264
H-Index - 42
eISSN - 1935-3227
pISSN - 1932-0620
DOI - 10.1097/adm.0000000000000706
Subject(s) - medicine , psychological intervention , thematic analysis , context (archaeology) , intervention (counseling) , health care , perioperative , qualitative research , brief intervention , nursing , family medicine , surgery , paleontology , social science , sociology , economics , biology , economic growth
Risky alcohol use before surgery is associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications and longer hospital stays. Preoperative alcohol interventions can improve surgical outcomes but are not commonly integrated into routine care. This study sought to better understand patient's and provider's perceptions of alcohol-related surgical health and healthcare practices and illuminate gaps in care and how they could be improved.