Nurse-Led Interventions in the De-Addiction Setting: Current State of Evidence
Year: 2020
Type: article
Abstract: consider the multiple needs of the individual with substance abuse, not only drug use. PATHWAYS OF CARE IN DE-ADDICTION: ROLE OF NURSENurses are directly involved in providing care for patients with substance abuse disorder.Therefore, they are in a key position to help patients suffering from substance abuse.However, the nurse's role in the assessment and management of substance abuse is not welldefined.[8 Nurses should anticipate addiction and be aware of their risk factors.They should accurately assess patients and immediately report any signs and symptoms of addiction.Sudden change in behaviors and personality, social isolation, poor occupational performance, preoccupation with substances abused, and sudden weight loss are among the commonly reported symptoms of substance abuse.Nurses need to know the most common substances that cause abuse such as Alcohol, Amphetamines, Caffeine, Cannabis, Cocaine, Hallucinogens, Abstract: Substance abuse is one of the most life-threatening illnesses worldwide, which can be associated with adverse consequences related to repeated use of the substance.Nurses are directly involved in providing care for patients with substance abuse disorder.Therefore, they are in a key position to help patients suffering from substance abuse.However, the nurse's role in the assessment and management of substance abuse is not well-defined.There is substantial data available on various nurse-led interventions on reducing substance use disorders and are majorly based on preventive and psychosocial interventions.The present article provides an account of the summary of the involvement of nurses in the various deaddiction setting.Nurses should acknowledge the extent of the problem and the importance of various interventions for alcohol and other psychoactive substances.There is a need to develop standards and implementation protocols as per the area of involvement such as PHCs, general hospital wards, or outpatient settings.Screening must be incorporated with routine clinical practice when assessing new patients and during periodic reviews.As the largest members of the health care team, nurses can make a significant impact on reducing substance use disorders by engaging in related interventions.But nurses lack courage due to time inadequacy, lack of confidence, and knowledge.Education, training & evidence-based researches can only help the nurses for the effective implementation of these interventions.
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4256462093