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Alcohol problems in a general hospital--a prevalence study

E V Sri1, R Raguram, M Srivastava

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|April 8, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Problem drinking affects nearly a quarter of hospital patients, particularly those in medical wards. Doctors often miss these alcohol issues, highlighting the need for routine screening tools like the CAGE questionnaire for early detection and management.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical research
  • Public health
  • Addiction medicine

Background:

  • Problem drinking is a significant health concern.
  • General hospitals encounter patients with alcohol-related issues.
  • Early identification of alcohol problems is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of problem drinking in general hospital in-patients.
  • To compare the prevalence between medical and surgical patients.
  • To assess the recognition of problem drinking by healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the CAGE questionnaire for screening.
  • Conducted the study on medical and surgical in-patients.
  • Analyzed patient data to identify problem drinking prevalence.

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Main Results:

  • 23.3% of in-patients exhibited problem drinking.
  • Medical in-patients showed a higher prevalence than surgical in-patients.
  • Most cases of problem drinking were unrecognized by medical staff.

Conclusions:

  • Problem drinking is prevalent in general hospital settings.
  • Routine screening with tools like the CAGE questionnaire is recommended.
  • Improved detection can lead to better management of alcohol problems.