Evaluating potential alcohol misuse in a rural patient health clinic

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Abstract

Rural areas are not exempt from national concern regarding substance abuse, which includes consumption of alcohol. It is imperative that healthcare providers screen for potential misuse of alcohol. The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test is an evidence-based method to screen and dialogue with patients about their current alcohol consumption behaviors.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Laurel Lynn Welty

Author Details

Laurel Lynn Welty, DNP - Graduate School of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Graceland University, Fort Worth, TX, USA

Sigma Membership

Pi Eta

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

AUDIT, Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, Primary Care

Recommended Citation

Welty, Laurel Lynn, "Evaluating potential alcohol misuse in a rural patient health clinic" (2019). Convention. 137.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/137

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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