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Nursing interventions for addicted patient. Strategies for intervention
1Professional Advisory Services, Inc, Mission, Kansas.
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|March 1, 1989
Summary
Chemical dependency intervention, facilitated by nurses, helps individuals confront their illness by penetrating defense mechanisms. This process requires careful assessment, preparation, and follow-up for successful outcomes in addiction treatment.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Addiction Treatment
- Psychology
Background:
- Chemical dependency is a complex illness characterized by maladaptive defense mechanisms.
- Intervention is a critical process for addressing chemical dependency.
- Nurses play a significant role as facilitators in the intervention process.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the role and process of nursing-facilitated intervention for chemical dependency.
- To emphasize the importance of preparation and specific considerations for nurses acting as facilitators.
Main Methods:
- Assessment of the chemical dependency problem and its primary factors.
- Identification and preparation of individuals involved in the intervention.
- Implementation and follow-up of the intervention process.
Main Results:
- Intervention effectively penetrates defense mechanisms associated with chemical dependency.
- Nurses act as facilitators, guiding the process without intervening directly.
- Follow-up is crucial for evaluation and sustained recovery efforts.
Conclusions:
- Nursing-facilitated intervention is a powerful tool for individuals with chemical dependency.
- Effective facilitation requires comprehensive knowledge of the illness and supervised clinical experience.
- The nurse's role as a facilitator, rather than an intervener, is paramount.
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