Trial reportScandinavian journal of primary health care2026
Implementing pragmatic case finding to address alcohol use in general practice: a mixed methods feasibility study.
Trial report in Scandinavian journal of primary health care, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04725552 (Testing the Feasibility of Pragmatic Case Finding and a Supplemental Digital Intervention for Alcohol-related Health Problems in General Practice), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.
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Testing the Feasibility of Pragmatic Case Finding and a Supplemental Digital Intervention for Alcohol-related Health Problems in General Practice
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- EGPRN primary care research at a crossroads advancing research on interprofessional collaboration and on integrated, equitable and complex care. An EGPRN Keynote Paper from the Autumn 2025 Plovdiv Conference.The European journal of general practice · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundScreening and brief interventions (SBIs) for alcohol use are effective but challenging to implement in primary care settings. Universal screening is resource-intensive and may not align with general practitioners' (GPs) perceived professional role. Pragmatic case finding (PCF), which integrates alcohol discussions into clinically relevant contexts, may provide a feasible alternative to traditional SBI.
aimThis study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of tailored, theory-based educational outreach visits (EOVs) to embed PCF in primary care, explore its influence on professional practice in addressing alcohol, and examine changes in determinants of GP behaviour pre- and post-implementation. DESIGN AND
settingFour EOVs were delivered in GP clinics in Stavanger and Oslo, Norway, involving 37 GPs and 22 support staff, to enhance GPs' ability to manage alcohol-related health problems.
methodA mixed-methods feasibility study comprising semi-structured group interviews and quantitative surveys. Group interviews explored GPs' experiences, while the Determinants of Implementation Behaviour Questionnaire (DIBQ) assessed changes in knowledge, skills and intentions. Qualitative data were thematically analysed. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics.
resultsGPs (
conclusionThe EOVs were feasible and acceptable for embedding PCF in primary care. They may strengthen GPs' capacity to address alcohol in routine consultations, but further research is needed to assess fidelity, sustainability, and patient-level outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04725552.
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