RESUMO
BACKGROUND: Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse undermine physical and psychological well-being, contributing to the array of illnesses that necessitate admission to acute care settings. Addictive disorders often are undetected, underreported, or overshadowed by the primary illness. Nurses need continuing education to enhance competence in meeting this challenging problem. METHOD: Through a unique collaboration between university faculty and acute care nurses from seven hospitals, the nurses attended 18 monthly workshops designed to meet their learning needs related to substance abuse. RESULTS: The nurses acquired essential knowledge and skills regarding substance abusing clients. The publication of a substance abuse resource manual and the establishment of a continuing network of professionals committed to improving practice are additional positive outcomes of this endeavor. CONCLUSION: Project SAEL (Substance Abuse Education Liaisons) is a model that can be emulated by others.
Assuntos
Doença Aguda/enfermagem , Comportamento Cooperativo , Educação Continuada em Enfermagem/organização & administração , Docentes de Enfermagem/organização & administração , Relações Interprofissionais , Recursos Humanos de Enfermagem Hospitalar/educação , Recursos Humanos de Enfermagem Hospitalar/psicologia , Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias/enfermagem , Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias/prevenção & controle , Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde , Currículo , Humanos , Avaliação das Necessidades , Pesquisa em Educação em Enfermagem , Avaliação de Programas e Projetos de Saúde , Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias/diagnóstico , TexasRESUMO
1. This clinical report presents evaluations from 50 hospitalized dually diagnosed patients of the Addiction Education Group, a part of the inpatient dual diagnosis treatment program. 2. Patient satisfaction with the group was evaluated using the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire, an eight-item tool that measures reported satisfaction with services. 3. Generally, the patients were able to focus on issues of recovery as a group, provide and receive feedback from each other, and perceive the experience as beneficial.
