University of Pittsburgh researchers have developed a comprehensive training program designed to educate health professionals on alcohol use disorder (AUD) and effective intervention strategies. This program aims to enhance the understanding of AUD’s physical, social, and mental effects, differentiate between lower-risk and higher-risk alcohol use, recognize signs of intoxication and overdose, and discuss available pharmacotherapies. Tailored for primary care settings, this training equips health professionals with the knowledge and tools to address AUD effectively.
Description
The training program provides an in-depth overview of alcohol use disorder, focusing on its impact and management. The learning objectives include describing the effects of alcohol use, using guidelines to differentiate risk levels, recognizing signs of intoxication and overdose, identifying pharmacotherapies for AUD management, and discussing the risks and benefits of these treatments. The content is specifically designed for health professionals in primary care settings, ensuring relevance and applicability in their daily practice.
Applications
• Training health professionals in primary care settings
• Enhancing patient care and intervention strategies for AUD
• Educating on the use of pharmacotherapies for AUD management
Advantages
This training program offers a comprehensive and tailored approach to educating health professionals about alcohol use disorder. It covers a wide range of topics, from the effects of alcohol use to the management of AUD with pharmacotherapies. The program is designed to be practical and applicable in primary care settings, providing health professionals with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively address AUD in their patients.
Invention Readiness
The training program has been developed and is available as a copyrightable text. It has been created with the support of the CDC Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) grant (NU17CE924975). The program is ready for implementation and dissemination to health professionals.
IP Status
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