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Ask, Advise, Assist And Follow: An Evidence Based Project To Address Unhealthy Alcohol Use In A Free Clinic Setting, Lisa K. Floyd
Ask, Advise, Assist And Follow: An Evidence Based Project To Address Unhealthy Alcohol Use In A Free Clinic Setting, Lisa K. Floyd
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Preventative care in free clinic settings aims to mitigate health risks for vulnerable populations. Heavy alcohol intake is a major threat to physical and mental health. Wellness care for free clinic patients must include regular screening for alcohol use in accordance with national guidelines. The purpose of this project was to implement and evaluate an evidence- based practice change to improve alcohol screening and intervention in a free clinic setting. The NIH/NIAAA screening, brief intervention, and referral for treatment (SBiRT) process was implemented. A convenience sample of de-identified patient charts was reviewed to assess alcohol screening before (n = 38 …
Using Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral To Treatment To Address Problematic Alcohol Use At A University Student Health Center, Tajuane H. Dockery
Using Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral To Treatment To Address Problematic Alcohol Use At A University Student Health Center, Tajuane H. Dockery
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Problematic drinking is a public health concern on college campuses. College students who do not have their risky drinking behaviors addressed are at greater risk for developing Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Despite known risks associated with drinking on college campuses, many college health centers miss an opportunity to address these behaviors because they lack a systematic process for identifying students at risk and referring them for treatment. This evidence-based project evaluated the effectiveness of using Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) to identify students with risky drinking behaviors and the impact the screening process had on facilitating a referral …