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Nurses' attitudes toward substance misusers. I. Surveys.

M O Howard1, S S Chung

  • 1George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 63130, USA. howard@gwbmail.wustl.edu

Substance Use & Misuse
|March 14, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Nurses show increased acceptance of substance misusers over time, yet some still hold stigmatizing views. These attitudes impact patient care and recovery outcomes for individuals with alcohol and drug use disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Addiction Studies
  • Mental Health

Background:

  • Nurses' attitudes towards patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) are crucial for effective treatment.
  • Societal views on SUDs have evolved, potentially influencing healthcare professionals' perceptions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and analyze trends in nurses' attitudes toward individuals misusing alcohol and drugs over a 30-year period.
  • To examine the implications of these evolving attitudes on the treatment of substance misuse.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of survey findings on nurses' attitudes.
  • Analysis of studies published over three decades.

Main Results:

  • A general trend towards greater acceptance of alcohol and drug misusers among nurses has been observed in recent years.

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  • A significant minority of nurses continue to hold stigmatizing beliefs, viewing substance users as immoral or characterologically flawed.
  • Persistent negative perceptions suggest a potential barrier to recovery for patients.

    • Conclusions:

    • While progress in reducing stigma has been made, negative attitudes among some nurses persist.
    • These enduring stigmatizing beliefs may negatively impact the therapeutic relationship and treatment effectiveness for patients with SUDs.
    • Further interventions may be needed to address and modify persistent negative attitudes within the nursing profession.