scholarly journals Corrigendum: Screening for At-Risk Alcohol Consumption in Primary Care: A Randomized Evaluation of Screening Approaches

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 499-499
Author(s):  
Simon Coulton ◽  
Veronica Dale ◽  
Paolo Deluca ◽  
Eilish Gilvarry ◽  
Christine Godfrey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Randomized Evaluation ◽  
Screening Approaches

scholarly journals Screening for At-Risk Alcohol Consumption in Primary Care: A Randomized Evaluation of Screening Approaches

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 312-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Coulton ◽  
Veronica Dale ◽  
Paolo Deluca ◽  
Eilish Gilvarry ◽  
Christine Godfrey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Randomized Evaluation ◽  
Screening Approaches

scholarly journals Brief interventions for older adults (BIO) delivered by non-specialist community health workers to reduce at-risk drinking in primary care: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. e043918
Author(s):  
Tassiane Cristine Santos Paula ◽  
Camila Chagas ◽  
Ana Regina Noto ◽  
Maria Lucia Oliveira Souza Formigoni ◽  
Tiago Veiga Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Usual Care ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Brief Interventions

IntroductionEvidence suggests that brief interventions are effective in reducing alcohol consumption among older adults. However, the effectiveness of these interventions when delivered by community health workers (non-specialists) in a primary healthcare setting is unknown. To our knowledge, this will be the first randomised trial to examine this.Methods and analysisTwo hundred and forty-two individuals considered at-risk drinkers (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption, AUDIT-C score ≥4) will be recruited and randomly allocated to usual care (waiting-list) or usual care plus an intervention delivered by trained community health workers (non-specialists). Seven primary care units (PCUs) in Sao José dos Campos, Brazil. PCUs are part of the Brazilian public healthcare system (Sistema Único de Saúde).Follow-up6 months.OutcomesThe primary outcome will be the proportion of participants considered at-risk drinkers (AUDIT-C score ≥4). Secondary outcomes will include alcohol consumption in a typical week in the last 30 days (in units per week) assessed by the AUDIT, service use questionnaire, cognitive performance—assessed by The Health and Retirement Study Harmonised Cognitive Assessment, physical activity—assessed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, depression—assessed by the Geriatric Depression Scale and quality of life—assessed by the Control, Autonomy, Self-realisation and Pleasure-16 instrument. The analysis will be based on intention-to-treat principle.Ethics and disseminationThis study has been approved by the Ethics Committee of the Universidade Federal de São Paulo, CEP/UNIFESP Project n: 0690/2018; CAAE: 91648618.0.0000.5505. All eligible participants will provide informed consent prior to randomisation. The results of this study will be published in relevant peer-reviewed journals and in conference presentations.Trial registration numberRBR-8rcxkk.

scholarly journals Gambling Problems Are Associated with Alcohol Misuse and Insomnia: Results from a Representative National Telephone Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 6683
Author(s):  
Hannah Briony Thorne ◽  
Matthew Justus Rockloff ◽  
Sally Anne Ferguson ◽  
Grace Elizabeth Vincent ◽  
Matthew Browne
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Alcohol Misuse ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Online Gambling ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Gambling Problems ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality

Gambling has significant costs to the community, with a health burden similar in scale to major depression. To reduce its impact, it is necessary to understand factors that may exacerbate harm from gambling. The gambling environment of late-night licensed venues and 24/7 online gambling has the potential to negatively impact sleep and increase alcohol consumption. This study explored gambling, alcohol, and sleep problems to understand whether there is a relationship between these three factors. Telephone interviews were conducted with a representative sample of Australian adults (n = 3760) combined across three waves of the National Social Survey. Participants completed screening measures for at-risk gambling, at-risk alcohol consumption, insomnia (2015 wave only), and sleep quality. There were small but significant positive correlations between problem gambling and alcohol misuse, problem gambling and insomnia, and problem gambling and poor sleep quality. A regression model showed that gambling problems and alcohol misuse were significant independent predictors of insomnia. A separate regression showed gambling problems (and not alcohol misuse) were a significant predictor of poor sleep quality, but only in one survey wave. Findings suggest that gambling, alcohol, and sleep problems are related within persons. Further research should examine the mechanisms through which this relationship exists.

At Risk Drinking in Primary Care: report from a survey in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Addiction ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 84 (6) ◽  
pp. 653-658 ◽  
Author(s):  
EDUARDO IACOPONI ◽  
RONALDO RAMOS LARANJEIRA ◽  
MIGUEL ROBERTO JORGE
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo

Adolescent Depression Screening in Primary Care: Who is Screened and who is at Risk?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Molly Davis ◽  
Jason D. Jones ◽  
Amy So ◽  
Tami D. Benton ◽  
Rhonda C. Boyd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Adolescent Depression ◽  
Depression Screening

General Practice Recruitment for People at Risk of Schizophrenia: The Buckingham Experience

2000 ◽  
Vol 34 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. A131-A136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian R. H. Falloon
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
At Risk ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Psychotic Episode

Objective The process of detecting people at high risk of schizophrenia from a community sample is a major challenge for prevention of psychotic disorders. The aim of this paper is to describe early detection procedures that can be implemented in primary care settings. Methods A selected literature review is supplemented by experiences and data obtained during the Buckingham Integrated Mental Health Care Project. Results General medical practitioners have been favoured as the agents most likely to prove helpful in detecting the key risk factors that predict the onset of schizophrenic disorders, as well as in recognising the earliest signs and symptoms of these conditions. However, the practical problems of screening for multiple and subtle risk factors in general practice are substantial, and general practitioners (GPs) often have difficulty recognising the earliest signs of a psychotic episode. A range of strategies to assist GPs detect early signs of psychosis in their patients are considered. Conclusions It is feasible to implement primary care setting early detection procedures for people at risk of schizophrenia. Implementation is aided by the use of a brief screening questionnaire, training sessions and case supervision; and increased collaboration with mental health services and other community agencies.

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