Barriers and facilitators to implementing screening and brief intervention for alcohol misuse: a systematic review of qualitative evidence
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- 17 December 2010
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Journal of Public Health
- Vol. 33 (3), 412-421
- https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdq095
Abstract
BackgroundThis review aimed to synthesize qualitative evidence for barriers and facilitators to effective implementation of screening and brief intervention for alcohol misuse in adults and children over 10 years.MethodsA search of medical and social science databases was carried out and augmented by hand-searching of reference lists and contents of key journals. Qualitative evidence was synthesized thematically.ResultsA total of 47 papers varying in design and quality were included in the review. Most evaluated implementation in primary care settings. Implementation was reported to be limited by lack of resources, training and support from management, as well as workload. The appropriateness of context in which discussions take place was reported as an acceptability factor for patients and practitioners. Health professionals require sufficient knowledge about alcohol guidelines and risk in order to implement screening and intervention to those most in need.ConclusionsWhilst brief screening and brief intervention have been shown to be effective in some settings, this review has identified a number of barriers and facilitators to implementation. Adequate resources, training and the identification of those at risk without stereotyping are the main facilitators in primary care. More research is needed to assess implementation in other settings.Keywords
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