The Impact of an Implementation Project on Primary Care Staff Perceptions of Delivering Brief Alcohol Advice

Overview

Journal J Addict

Date 2016 Jul 23

PMID 27446626

Authors

Hanna Reinholdz

Preben Bendtsen

Fredrik Spak

Ulrika Mussener

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Abstract

Objective. To explore how the perceptions and experiences of working with risky drinkers change over time among primary health care staff during a systematic implementation project. Methods. Qualitative focus group interviews took place before and after the implementation of the project. Results. The staff displayed a positive change during the implementation period with regard to awareness, knowledge, and confidence that led to a change in routine practice. Throughout the project, staff were committed to engaging with risky drinkers and appeared to have been learning-by-doing. Conclusions. The results indicated a positive attitude to alcohol prevention work but staff lack knowledge and confidence in the area. The more practical experience during the study is, the more confidence seems to have been gained. This adds new knowledge to the science of implementation studies concerning alcohol prevention measures, which have otherwise shown disappointing results, emphasizing the importance of learning in practice.

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