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Problem drinking in orthopaedic patients.

G A Elvy, W J Gillespie

    The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
    |May 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Problem drinking is prevalent in 21% of orthopaedic inpatients and 42% of fracture clinic outpatients, especially young men. Early screening in orthopaedic services is recommended for intervention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopaedic Surgery
    • Addiction Medicine
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Problem drinking is a significant health issue with implications for orthopaedic care.
    • Chronic alcohol abuse is linked to various health problems directly relevant to orthopaedic practice.
    • High prevalence rates of problem drinking exist within orthopaedic and fracture patient populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of problem drinking among patients in general orthopaedic and fracture services.
    • To identify demographic groups at higher risk for problem drinking within these services.
    • To advocate for the integration of problem drinking screening in orthopaedic care.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a questionnaire-based screening tool to assess problem drinking.

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  • Collected data from both inpatients in a general orthopaedic service and outpatients attending fracture clinics.
  • Analyzed demographic data, including age and gender, and correlated with screening results.

    • Main Results:

    • Problem drinking was identified in 21% of orthopaedic inpatients and 42% of fracture clinic outpatients.
    • The prevalence was highest among young men, particularly those attending outpatient fracture clinics.
    • Individuals with problem drinking showed a higher frequency of previous hospital admissions.

    Conclusions:

    • Problem drinking is a common issue in orthopaedic and fracture settings, necessitating attention.
    • Targeted screening, especially for young male outpatients, is crucial for early identification.
    • Implementing screening protocols in orthopaedic services can facilitate timely intervention and improve patient outcomes.