Perceptions of adult trauma patients on the acceptability of text messaging as an aid to reduce harmful drinking behaviours.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brief interventions (BIs) have been shown to be effective in modifying hazardous drinking behaviours in a range of settings. However, they are underutilised in hospitals due to resource constraints. We explored the perspectives of admitted trauma patients about the appeal, acceptability and content of a Brief Intervention (BI) delivered via text messages.

Methods

Thirty mobile phone users (≥16 years old) admitted to Auckland City Hospital as a result of injury were recruited (December 2010 - January 2011). Participants were interviewed face-to-face during their hospital stay using a semi-structured interview guide that explored topics including perceptions of the proposed intervention to reduce hazardous drinking and related harm, and perceived acceptability of an

SUBMITTER: Kool B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3884009 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature