Qualitative exploration of barriers to alcohol management in patients with chronic disease in a regional setting.

Australian Journal of Primary Health
Julie MuddSarah Larkins

Abstract

Chronic diseases are a major contributor to the burden of disease in Australia. Alcohol consumption is similar in people with chronic disease and the general public, and may contribute to management challenges. In regional Australia, there are limited options for the management of excess alcohol consumption, so most of this burden falls to general practitioners. This study explored how staff in general practices are managing alcohol in patients with chronic disease with a view to determining what additional services may be appropriate. Brief interviews were conducted with doctors, nurses and allied health practitioners across three general practices in a regional centre. Interviews were analysed using abductive thematic techniques to elicit broad themes. In all, 18 interviews were conducted. All interviewees found the management of patients with chronic disease who were drinking in excess of guidelines to be challenging. The complexity of patients, in terms of health needs and social circumstances, affected management and self-care. Australian drinking cultural norms also affected patients' and practitioners' behaviour. Multidisciplinary care was highlighted by all health professionals; however, there were challenges maintainin...Continue Reading

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Jun 11, 2015·Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research·Jonna Levola, Mauri Aalto
Mar 7, 2019·Australian Journal of Primary Health·Thi Thu Le PhamMichael Livingston

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Oct 13, 2020·Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health·Julie MuddKerrianne Watt

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