ArticleThe British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners2021
Factors affecting primary care practitioners' alcohol-related discussions with older adults: a qualitative study.
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- Domiciliary Carers' Perspectives on Alcohol Use by Older Adults in Their Care: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis of Qualitative Studies.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Pooled it
- Implementing pragmatic case finding to address alcohol use in general practice: a mixed methods feasibility study.Scandinavian journal of primary health care · 2026Trial
- Substance Use of Older Adults in Gerontological Social Work Client Documents.Nordisk alkohol- & narkotikatidskrift : NAT · 2026Article
- Barriers to alcohol intervention program: a scoping review.Korean journal of family medicine · 2025Article
- The acceptability of alcohol screening and brief intervention for older adults in community venues.Drug and alcohol review · 2025Article
- A Narrative Review of Alcohol Prevention Interventions Among Older Adults.Alcohol research : current reviews · 2025Review
- Alcohol and physical activity screening in the National Health Service Health Check programme: Comparison of medical records and actual practice.Public health in practice (Oxford, England) · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundRisk of harm from drinking is heightened in later life, owing to age-related sensitivities to alcohol. Primary care services have a key role in supporting older people (aged ≥50 years) to make healthier decisions about alcohol.
aimTo examine primary care practitioners' perceptions of factors that promote and challenge their work to support older people in alcohol risk-reduction. DESIGN AND
settingQualitative study consisting of semi-structured interviews and focus groups with primary care practitioners in Northern England.
methodThirty-five practitioners (GPs, practice/district nurses, pharmacists, dentists, social care practitioners, and domiciliary carers) participated in eight interviews and five focus groups. Data were analysed thematically, applying principles of constant comparison.
resultsPractitioners highlighted particular sensitivities to discussing alcohol among older people, and reservations about older people's resistance to making changes in old age; given that drinking practices could be established, and promote socialisation and emotional wellbeing in later life. Age-related health issues increased older people's contact with practitioners, but management of older people's long-term conditions was prioritised over discussion of alcohol. Dedicated time to address alcohol in routine consultations with older people and training in alcohol intervention facilitated practitioners, particularly pharmacists and practice nurses.
conclusionThere are clear opportunities to support older people in primary care to make healthier decisions about alcohol. Dedicated time to address alcohol, training in identification of alcohol-related risks (particularly those associated with old age), and tailored interventions for older people, feasible to implement in practice settings, would help primary care practitioners to address older people's alcohol use.
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