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Patient's Expectations Regarding Alcohol Misuse Prevention in General Hospitals
Pierre Patigny1, Mathias De Wilde, Denis Jacques
1Université Catholique de Louvain, Psychosomatics Unit, Mont-Godinne University Hospital, Rue Dr Gaston Therasse 1, 5530 Yvoir, Belgium, pierre.patigny@chuuclnamur.uclouvain.be.
General hospitals can play a key role in preventing alcohol misuse. Patients are receptive to information and interventions, yet screening rates remain low, highlighting a need for further investigation into caregiver practices.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- General hospitals are identified as suitable settings for secondary prevention of alcohol misuse.
- Screening and brief interventions for alcohol use are generally well-accepted by patients in hospital settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore patient expectations regarding alcohol misuse prevention within general hospitals.
- To assess the perceived role of hospitals in secondary prevention of alcohol-related issues.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was conducted in February 2023.
- The survey was freely accessible on the CHU UCL Namur hospital's website.
Main Results:
- Only 18.9% of patients reported their alcohol consumption is typically assessed by hospital staff.
- A high level of patient satisfaction was observed regarding information on alcohol misuse prevention.
- Screening feedback emerged as the most favored prevention intervention among patients.
Conclusions:
- The study reinforces the importance of general hospitals in alcohol misuse prevention efforts.
- A significant challenge lies in understanding the low rates of alcohol misuse screening by healthcare providers.
- Future research should focus on caregiver determinants of alcohol abuse screening behavior to address low screening rates.
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