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Examining The Feasibility Of Integrating An Alcohol Detoxification Protocol Within Primary Care, Emily A. Miller, Dnpc, Bsn, Rn
Examining The Feasibility Of Integrating An Alcohol Detoxification Protocol Within Primary Care, Emily A. Miller, Dnpc, Bsn, Rn
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications
Purpose: Medically supervised, in-home alcohol detoxification is safe, efficacious, cost-effective, and satisfying for patients. However, it remains underutilized within primary care practices. This feasibility study aimed to examine clinician perceptions of adopting a standardized outpatient alcohol detoxification protocol at a rural primary care clinic where no internal protocol exists.
Methods: An ambulatory alcohol detoxification protocol was created using the American Society of Addiction Medicine guideline on alcohol withdrawal management and presented to 38 providers and 11 nurses. Twelve participants (six providers and six nurses) completed a modified version of the Implementation Process Assessment Tool. The instrument measured stakeholder perceptions of …