Exploring the experience of inpatients with severe alcohol use disorder on a managed alcohol program (MAP) at St. Paul's Hospital

Managed alcohol programs are a harm reduction approach for people with severe alcohol use disorder that provide alcohol in a structured setting. We examined the patient experience of receiving alcohol after the implementation of a hospital-based managed alcohol program. Using an interpretative descr...

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Published in:Harm reduction journal 2020-05, Vol.17 (1), p.28-28, Article 28
Main Authors: Parappilly, Beena P, Garrod, Emma, Longoz, Ryan, Eligh, Eric, van Heukelom, Holly, Fairgrieve, Christopher Kit, Pauly, Bernadette
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addictions
Alcohol use
Alcohol use disorder
Alcohol withdrawal
Alcoholic beverages
Alcohols
Drinking (Alcoholic beverages)
Drug dosages
Harm reduction
Health care
Hospital
Hospital patients
Hospitals
Inpatient care
Managed alcohol program
Patient experience
Patients
Risk reduction
Substance abuse treatment
Withdrawal
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Summary:Managed alcohol programs are a harm reduction approach for people with severe alcohol use disorder that provide alcohol in a structured setting. We examined the patient experience of receiving alcohol after the implementation of a hospital-based managed alcohol program. Using an interpretative descriptive methodology, we conducted interviews with five patients. The criteria for enrollment included continuation of community managed alcohol program or provision of alcohol for stabilization in hospital and ability to provide consent. Five themes emerged in the analysis: (1) Reasons for alcohol use highlighting factors leading to alcohol consumption; (2) I'm very appreciative indicating participant's perception of hospital-based managed alcohol program; (3) From just vibrating to calm and It's kinda like a pacifier for me recognizing the impact of hospital-based managed alcohol program on managing withdrawal and on psychological health; (4) I have no need to go anywhere at all demonstrating engagement in healthcare; and (5) Might be nice to have a selection for other people indicating the need for a broader selection of alcohol. This study helped to explore the effectiveness of a hospital-based managed alcohol program as experienced by the patients. Overall, participants had a positive experience on hospital-based managed alcohol program. Their perceptions can be used to inform implementation of managed alcohol programs in other hospital settings.
ISSN:1477-7517
1477-7517
DOI:10.1186/s12954-020-00371-6