Implementing Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral Intervention for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Hospital Settings in Alberta: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT: Objective: This study assessed the feasibility of implementing screening, brief intervention and referral (SBIR) intervention in hospital settings. Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated the implementation of the SBIR intervention in a hospital in Alberta for tobacco use, alcohol intake, physical inactivity, and insufficient vegetable and fruit consumption. Patients were interviewed approximately 4-month later to collect data on the acceptability and effectiveness of the intervention received (n = 108). The data were primarily analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Of 108 patients, >80% agreed that "they were ok with being screened" for the risk factors during their hospital visit. Up to 68% of patients recalled the provider's brief education. At

SUBMITTER: Adhikari K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9931591 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature