The effectiveness of a hospital-based intervention for patients with substance-use problems in the Western Cape

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dc.contributor.authorSorsdahl, Katherine
dc.contributor.authorStein, Dan J.
dc.contributor.authorWeich, Lize
dc.contributor.authorFourie, David
dc.contributor.authorMyers, Bronwyn
dc.date.accessioned2012-07-26T07:16:17Z
dc.date.available2012-07-26T07:16:17Z
dc.date.issued2012-06
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dc.descriptionSorsdahl, K. et. al. 2012. The effectiveness of a hospital-based intervention for patients with substance-use problems in the Western Cape. South African Medical Journal, 102 (7):634-635, http://www.samj.org.zaen_ZA
dc.description.abstractENGLISH ABSTRACT: District hospitals regularly experience a high incidence of substanceuse disorders, but rarely provide interventions. We describe the effectiveness of an intervention developed and implemented by a Western Cape hospital. Patients with probable substance use were referred to an on-site social worker for an alcohol, smoking and substance involvement screening test (ASSIST), a brief motivational intervention and referral to specialist care. At the 3-month followup, the ASSIST was re-administered telephonically. An intervention was received by 127 patients. A significant reduction in substance use was reported in 92 patients who completed a 3-month followup evaluation (p<0.001). Of the 60 patients referred to further care, half entered treatment. We conclude that, with minimal resourcing, it is feasible to administer a brief substance-use intervention for patients attending district hospitals.en_ZA
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dc.format.extentp. 634-635
dc.identifier.citationSorsdahl, K. et. al. 2012. The effectiveness of a hospital-based intervention for patients with substance-use problems in the Western Cape. South African Medical Journal, 102 (7):634-635.en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn0256 9574 (print)
dc.identifier.issn2078-5135 (online)
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/21830
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherHMPG
dc.rights.holderThe authoren_ZA
dc.subjectSubstance abuse -- Treatment -- South Africa -- Western Capeen_ZA
dc.subjectHospitals -- Substance abuse services -- South Africa -- Western Capeen_ZA
dc.titleThe effectiveness of a hospital-based intervention for patients with substance-use problems in the Western Capeen_ZA
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