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ArticleDrug and alcohol review2023

Alcohol-related brain damage: A mixed-method evaluation of an online awareness-raising programme for frontline care and support practitioners.

Rebecca Ward, Gareth Roderique-Davies, Harriet Hughes, Robert Heirene, Simon Newstead, Bev John

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Article in Drug and alcohol review, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

Rebecca WardFaculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-7177-3615
Gareth Roderique-DaviesFaculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-6446-749X
Harriet HughesFaculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-2308-0600
Robert HeireneFaculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-5508-7102
Simon NewsteadFaculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-8896-133X
Bev JohnFaculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-5520-2385
University of South Wales · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAlcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) is an umbrella term referring to the neurocognitive impairments caused by excessive and prolonged alcohol use and the associated nutritional deficiencies. This study evaluated the outcomes of an online research-informed training program for ARBD which aimed to improve client outcomes by promoting support staff's awareness and confidence in working with clients who may have (or who are at risk of developing) the condition.

methodsStaff working within a large non-governmental non-profit housing organisation (n = 883) enrolled in the training program. Questionnaires were used pre- and post-training to collect self-reported awareness of ARBD and confidence in supporting individuals with the condition. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 27 staff members approximately 10 weeks post-completion of the program. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed by employing qualitative content analysis.

resultsFindings from the questionnaires indicated a significant increase in all measures after completing the training program. Three main themes were developed based on the interview data: changes to awareness and understanding; professional practice; and training-specific characteristics. Participants reported changes in their ability to identify potential service users with ARBD and confidence in doing so. DISCUSSION AND

conclusionOur findings demonstrate that online training programs can be effective in improving support staff's ability to identify ARBD, potentially leading an increase in signposting service users to relevant services. The research-informed nature of the training demonstrates that translating research findings directly to frontline workers can have a substantial impact and may improve outcomes for this client group.

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BrainEthanolHumansEthanolalcohol-related brain damagealcohol-related dementiaalcohol-related neurocognitive disordersawareness-raisingpublic health intervention

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PMID36097437
PMCPMC10087889
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