Adverse event reviews in healthcare: what matters to patients and their family? A qualitative study exploring the perspective of patients and family.

Objectives: Explore what 'good' patient and family involvement in healthcare adverse event reviews may involve.

Design: Data was collected using semi-structured telephone interviews. Interview transcripts were analysed using an inductive thematic approach.

Factors associated with alcohol reduction in harmful and hazardous drinkers following alcohol brief intervention in Scotland: a qualitative enquiry.

Background: Alcohol Brief Intervention (ABI) uses a motivational counselling approach to support individuals to reduce excessive alcohol consumption. There is growing evidence on ABI's use within various health care settings, although how they work and which components enhance success is largely unknown. This paper reports on the qualitative part of a mixed methods study.

Effectiveness of Alcohol Brief Intervention in a General Hospital: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of an alcohol brief intervention (ABI) on alcohol consumption in hazardous or harmful drinkers compared with screening alone within a general hospital setting.

Method: Following screening, 124 hazardous or harmful drinkers (103 men, ages 18-80 years, score of 3-12 on the Fast Alcohol Screening Test [FAST]) admitted to medical and orthopedic wards during the 13-month recruitment period were randomized to receive an ABI or control. The intervention group received an ABI where they were supported to set their own personalized alcohol reduction goals, and both groups received a health information leaflet.