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Development of an alcohol withdrawal protocol: CNS collaborative exemplar.

Susan Phillips1, Camille Haycock, Deborah Boyle

  • 1Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, Ariz. 85338, USA. susan.phillips@bannerhealth.com

Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS
|July 20, 2006
PubMed
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A new protocol standardizes Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) management in acute care. This evidence-based approach empowers nurses, improving patient outcomes and preventing complications from ineffective, nonstandardized care.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Pharmacology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Alcohol abuse is prevalent, posing challenges in healthcare settings.
  • Limited formal nurse education exists for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) identification and treatment.
  • Existing AWS management protocols were often ineffective and nonstandardized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a standardized, evidence-based Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) management protocol for acute care settings.
  • To empower nursing staff with effective strategies for AWS assessment and treatment.
  • To improve the quality of care for patients experiencing AWS.

Main Methods:

  • A multidisciplinary work team, led by a clinical nurse specialist, analyzed existing protocols.
  • The team included physicians, pharmacists, and nurses.

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  • An evidence-based approach was used to develop the new protocol.

    • Main Results:

    • A standardized assessment tool and treatment protocol for AWS was developed and implemented.
    • Nursing staff were empowered with strategies to prevent serious medical complications.
    • Collaborative, evidence-based decision-making facilitated the creation of a safe and effective protocol.

    Conclusions:

    • The new protocol enhances the management of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) in acute care.
    • Clinical nurse specialists played a key role as change agents and patient advocates in protocol implementation.
    • Standardized care improves patient outcomes and addresses the challenges of alcohol abuse in healthcare.