Residentsʼ attitudes, knowledge, and behavior regarding diagnosis and treatment of alcoholism

Training of Residents and Medical Students in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dual Diagnosis Patients

“…Training in T re atment of Dual Diagnosis at Harvard concluded that "the most direct strategy to influence a physician's skills and practice behavior appears to be the provision of clinical experience and training relevant to their practices, rather than to change attitudes or increase knowledge" (Warburg et al 1987). They were impressed by the differences between residents who had had a one-month rotation on a unit and those who had a seminar series.…”

Unhealthy Drinking Patterns and Receipt of Preventive Medical Services by Older Adults

“…18,19 Providers might also treat this population differently. 20,21 There is limited empirical work on the impact of alcohol use on older adults' preventive service use. A study of the elderly Medicare population found that very heavy drinkers -those drinking at least four drinks per night on eight or more nights per month -used fewer preventive services overall, though results for specific services were not reported.…”

Teaching physicians to address unhealthy alcohol use: A randomized controlled trial assessing the effect of a Web-based module on medical student performance

“…This dual task presents logistic challenges. Lecture or reading assignments are easily developed and provide valuable background knowledge, but they fail to provide opportunity for the skills practice and feedback critical for influencing physician behavior and patient outcomes (Davis et al, 1999;Fordis et al, 2005;Kahan, Wilson, Midmer, Borsoi, & Martin, 2003;Siegal, Cole, Li, & Eddy, 2000;Warburg et al, 1987). Skill-building seminars are resource-intensive, require faculty time, and vary in quality depending on the faculty leaders' experience and abilities.…”