Introduction Emergency nurses could assume a unique role in the screening process and
provide patient education regarding the consequences of harmful alcohol use. Screening …

Purpose: This systematic review was undertaken to determine the effectiveness of
motivational interviewing (MI), by social workers, on service user outcomes. Methods: A …

This systematic review provides a synthesis of the literature on brief alcohol intervention
(BAI) implementation in medical settings. We utilized the Proctor et al.(2011) taxonomy of …

BACKGROUND: Early identification and treatment of alcohol misuse among trauma patients
is the standard of care for trauma centers. Yet, trauma programs face significant barriers in …

This review can provide guidance on how to integrate the screening, brief intervention, and
referral to treatment process into clinical care. Using technology, like EHR or portals, can …

Alcohol abuse is a significant concern in the United States. Today in the US, 15.1 million
adults ages 18 and older, have been identified as having an alcohol use disorder. Alcohol …

The principles of MI align with social work values explaining its increasing use in practice,
although the evidence base appears limited. Purpose: This systematic review was …

Background: Abuse of alcohol and illicit drugs demonstrate exponential growth each year on
a national and global scale. The increasing rate of addiction is negatively disproportionate …

Alcohol and other drug problems can be devastating to adolescents' health, mental health
and well-being, and early detection and intervention are critically important. Pediatric …