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Determinants of Nurses' Attitudes toward the Care of Patients with Alcohol Problems
Joint Authors
Crothers, Cara Elizabeth
Dorrian, Jillian
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-05-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Nurses (n=49, age = 39 ± 11 y) from an Australian metropolitan hospital completed the Marcus Alcoholism, Seaman Mannello Nurses' Attitudes toward Alcoholism, and the shortened Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Perception Questionnaires.
The majority had personal (73%) and/or professional (93%) experience with people with alcohol problems.
Not one reported receiving drug and alcohol training.
On average, nurses held neutral to positive attitudes toward alcohol problems; however, 14.3% completely disagreed with the statement “I want to work with drinkers,” and 12.5% completely disagreed that they were likely to find working with people with alcohol problems rewarding.
Attitudes to care were significantly influenced by age, personal drinking habits, and beliefs about whether patients can be helped, whether alcoholism is a character defect, and the relationship between alcoholism and social status.
Negative attitudes towards patient care persist and are influenced by age, personal drinking habits, and beliefs about alcoholism.
Specific training in this area may be beneficial.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Crothers, Cara Elizabeth& Dorrian, Jillian. 2011. Determinants of Nurses' Attitudes toward the Care of Patients with Alcohol Problems. ISRN Nursing،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500847
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Crothers, Cara Elizabeth& Dorrian, Jillian. Determinants of Nurses' Attitudes toward the Care of Patients with Alcohol Problems. ISRN Nursing No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500847
American Medical Association (AMA)
Crothers, Cara Elizabeth& Dorrian, Jillian. Determinants of Nurses' Attitudes toward the Care of Patients with Alcohol Problems. ISRN Nursing. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500847
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-500847