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[Motivational interviewing to help patients stop drinking].

Jean-Bernard Daeppen1, Didier Berdoz

  • 1Centre de traitement en alcoologie, CHUV 1011 Lausanne, Suisse. Jean-Bernard.Daeppen@chuv.ch

La Revue Du Praticien
|July 14, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Primary care providers can improve alcohol use consultations by moving beyond simple advice. Exploring patient ambivalence using the stages of change model enhances behavior change effectiveness.

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Area of Science:

  • Primary Care
  • Behavioral Science
  • Addiction Medicine

Context:

  • Behavior change counseling for alcohol use is a frequent primary care responsibility.
  • Traditional advice-giving has limitations in effectiveness for modifying drinking habits.

Purpose:

  • To identify effective strategies for alcohol use consultations in primary care.
  • To explore the role of ambivalence in patients with alcohol dependence.
  • To present practical methods for resolving ambivalence, incorporating the stages of change model.

Summary:

  • This article critiques the efficacy of direct advice in primary care for alcohol behavior change.
  • It introduces concepts and methods to enhance the quality and effectiveness of consultations regarding alcohol consumption.
  • The significance of ambivalence in patients with alcohol dependence is examined, with practical solutions offered.

Impact:

  • Provides primary care clinicians with evidence-based approaches to improve patient outcomes in alcohol use management.
  • Offers a framework for addressing patient ambivalence, a key barrier to behavior change.
  • Contributes to the development of more effective interventions for alcohol-related issues in general practice.

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