Implementing SBIRT in Primary Care: A Study of Three Mat-Su Borough Health Care Practices

Authors

• Jessica Passini
• Amanda Elkins
• Diane King
• Rosyland Frazier

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Description

Despite decades of research evidence that SBIRT is effective for addressing unhealthy patterns of drinking and reducing binge drinking, its adoption within healthcare practices continues to be slow. Providers have identified numerous reasons for not routinely screening and intervening on alcohol, including limited time, training, and resources for patients requiring treatment; lack of confidence in their ability to help patients reduce their drinking; inadequate reimbursement for SBIRT services, and worry about stigmatizing patients.

Publication Date

4-17-2018

Keywords

SBIRT, binge drinking, screening, alcohol, healthcare practices

Recommended Citation

Passini, Jessica; Elkins, Amanda; King, Diane; and Frazier, Rosyland, "Implementing SBIRT in Primary Care: A Study of Three Mat-Su Borough Health Care Practices" (2018). Reports. 19.
https://scholarworks.alaska.edu/uaa_cbhrs_reports/19

Handle

http://hdl.handle.net/11122/11973