Student Nurse Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment Training Program: Analysis 2016-2019.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Public Health
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Background:

• Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based practice for healthcare providers.
• SBIRT is crucial for identifying individuals at risk for substance use disorders.
• Many individuals needing substance abuse treatment do not receive it, highlighting the need for integrated screening in primary care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of SBIRT training for undergraduate nursing students.
• To assess changes in knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to substance use disorder.
• To measure student satisfaction and perceived usefulness of the SBIRT training.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive study involving 361 undergraduate nursing students.
• Pre- and post-training surveys were administered to assess changes in knowledge, attitudes, and skills.
• A satisfaction survey was used to evaluate the training's usefulness.

Main Results:

• 89% of students reported increased knowledge and skills in screening and brief intervention.
• 93% of students intended to utilize SBIRT skills in their future practice.
• Statistically significant improvements were observed in knowledge, confidence, and perceived competence post-training.

Conclusions:

• SBIRT training positively impacts nursing students' readiness to address substance use disorders.
• Integrating SBIRT into the undergraduate nursing curriculum is recommended.
• Involving faculty and preceptors in SBIRT training can enhance screening rates in clinical settings.