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Alcohol home detoxification

D B Cooper

    The Canadian Nurse
    |June 1, 1995
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    A home-based alcohol treatment program, successful in the UK, offers better outcomes and cost-effectiveness. This early intervention approach may benefit Canadian nurses and patients, addressing barriers to traditional inpatient care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Public Health
    • Addiction Medicine

    Background:

    • Traditional inpatient alcohol treatment presents barriers to early intervention, especially for women due to stigma and family obligations.
    • Home-based programs offer a potential alternative to traditional inpatient care for alcohol-related issues.
    • The United Kingdom has pioneered home-based alcohol treatment programs since the late 1980s.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce Canadian nurses to an effective, cost-efficient home-based alcohol treatment program.
    • To explore the potential adaptation of UK's successful home-based model for Canadian healthcare settings.
    • To highlight the benefits of early intervention in alcohol-related problems through alternative treatment modalities.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of a home-based alcohol treatment program initiated in the United Kingdom.

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  • Analysis of potential client outcomes and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional inpatient care.
  • Consideration of the program's suitability for Canadian healthcare contexts and nursing roles.

    • Main Results:

    • Home-based programs demonstrate improved client outcomes.
    • These programs are more cost-effective than traditional inpatient treatments.
    • The model offers enhanced public and medical profiles for nurses, particularly clinical nurse specialists.

    Conclusions:

    • Home-based alcohol treatment programs represent a viable and effective alternative to inpatient care.
    • Canadian nurses, especially clinical nurse specialists, should consider adapting this model.
    • Early intervention through accessible, home-based programs can overcome barriers to treatment seeking.