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Healthcare professionals need tailored training for effective early intervention in alcohol misuse. Findings reveal varied needs among different nursing groups, guiding targeted prevention strategies.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Healthcare Professional Training
Substance Misuse

Background:

Contemporary alcohol misuse policies emphasize early intervention.
Healthcare professionals report uncertainty and skill deficits in addressing alcohol misuse.
Effective primary prevention and brief interventions are crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the perceptions and training needs of various healthcare professionals regarding alcohol misuse primary prevention.
To assess the readiness of health visitors, school nurses, nursery nurses, and practice nurses in delivering brief interventions.
To identify variations in knowledge, skills, and confidence across different professional groups.

Main Methods:

Survey-based investigation of healthcare professionals' views on alcohol misuse.
Assessment of training requirements for primary prevention and brief intervention delivery.
Analysis of knowledge, skills, and confidence levels among diverse nursing roles.

Main Results:

Significant variations in training needs were identified among health visitors, school nurses, nursery nurses, and practice nurses.
The level of knowledge, skills, and confidence in addressing alcohol misuse differed across professional groups.
Identified disparities highlight the need for tailored training approaches.

Conclusions:

A needs-led approach to alcohol training is essential for healthcare professionals.
Targeted training can enhance the effective delivery of support and brief interventions.
Addressing skill gaps will improve primary prevention of alcohol misuse in communities.