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1Procedure Center, Community Hospital of Grand Junction, Grand Junction, CO, USA. kathleenparkerwilson@gmail.com
Hospital nurses can effectively address alcohol-related problems using Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). This approach integrates into procedural care, supporting patient recovery and national health goals.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Alcohol-related problems pose significant societal and health burdens.
- Effective intervention is crucial for patient well-being and achieving national health objectives.
- Hospital nurses play a vital role in addressing addiction and recovery with patients and families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate nurse-led implementation of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) strategies within hospital procedural care.
- To highlight the applicability of SBIRT in various direct-care inpatient settings.
- To support enhanced patient care and recovery outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a scenario-based approach to illustrate nurse-led SBIRT.
- Integrated SBIRT strategies into routine hospital procedural care.
- Focused on patient encounters during direct-care inpatient procedures.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated the feasibility of nurse-led SBIRT implementation during hospital procedures.
- Showcased SBIRT as an applicable technique across diverse inpatient encounters.
- Supported the integration of addiction and recovery support into standard care.
Conclusions:
- Nurse-led SBIRT is an effective strategy for addressing alcohol-related problems in hospitals.
- SBIRT integration into procedural care enhances the scope of nursing practice.
- This approach contributes to improved patient outcomes and supports national health goals.
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