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Drug and alcohol education for consumer workers and caregivers: a pilot project assessing attitudes toward persons with mental illness and problematic substance use
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posted on 2023-05-18, 18:50 authored by Cleary, M, Hunt, GE, Malins, G, Matheson, S, Escott, PWith the development of peer support networks in the mental health system, formal training should be provided regarding the adverse effects of substance use. Four educational workshops were conducted with caregivers and consumer workers to increase their knowledge and confidence to support people with a dual diagnosis. Workshops were evaluated through presurvey and postsurvey. The workshops were well received, and postworkshop, participants reported fewer negative attitudes toward people with a dual diagnosis and increased understanding and knowledge regarding substance misuse. This study highlights the effectiveness of targeted workshops for caregivers and consumer workers and advocates that nurses take a more active role in educational projects involving stakeholders.
History
Publication title
Archives of psychiatric nursingVolume
23Pagination
104-10ISSN
0883-9417Department/School
School of Health SciencesPublisher
W B Saunders CoPlace of publication
United StatesRights statement
Copyright 2009 Elsevier IncRepository Status
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