Feedback from recently returned veterans on an anonymous web-based brief alcohol intervention

Gwen T Lapham1, Eric J Hawkins, Laura J Chavez

  • 1Health Services Research & Development (HSR&D), Northwest Center of Excellence, Veterans Affairs (VA) Puget Sound Health Care System, 1100 Olive Way, Suite 1400, Seattle, WA 98101, USA. gwendolyn.lapham@va.gov

Summary

Electronic screening and brief intervention (e-SBI) may be an acceptable way to increase access to alcohol misuse services for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) veterans. Veterans found anonymity and personalized feedback appealing but suggested improvements for greater effectiveness.