Changes in general nurses knowledge of alcohol and substance use and misuse after education
Journal article
Tran, Duong Thuy, Stone, Andrea M., Fernandez, Ritin S., Griffiths, Rhonda D. and Johnson, Maree. (2009). Changes in general nurses knowledge of alcohol and substance use and misuse after education. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care. 45(2), pp. 128 - 139. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6163.2009.00213.x
Authors | Tran, Duong Thuy, Stone, Andrea M., Fernandez, Ritin S., Griffiths, Rhonda D. and Johnson, Maree |
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Abstract | Purpose: This study aims to assess the impact of an education program on Australian general nurses’ knowledge and competence in identifying and managing patients with alcohol and substance use and misuse, and compare findings with existing literature on mental health nurses. Design and methods: Pre- and posttest design without a control group. Findings: The nurses’ knowledge of safe drinking limits and alcohol withdrawal management improved following the education. Nevertheless, overall the nurses reported a lack of adequate knowledge and competence. Compared to mental health nurses, the nurses in this study had lower levels of knowledge and competence. Practice implications: We suggest several opportunities for general nurses to strengthen their knowledge and skills and the need for a comprehensive and regular education program. |
Keywords | education; knowledge; nurses; substance use; survey |
Year | 2009 |
Journal | Perspectives in Psychiatric Care |
Journal citation | 45 (2), pp. 128 - 139 |
Publisher | Nursecom Publication |
ISSN | 0031-5990 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6163.2009.00213.x |
Page range | 128 - 139 |
Place of publication | United States |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/88343/changes-in-general-nurses-knowledge-of-alcohol-and-substance-use-and-misuse-after-education
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