Preoperative behavioural intervention to reduce drinking before elective orthopaedic surgery: the PRE-OP BIRDS feasibility RCT

Preoperative behavioural intervention to reduce drinking before elective orthopaedic surgery: the PRE-OP BIRDS feasibility RCT

Background: Heavy alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications and extended hospital stay. Alcohol consumption therefore represents a modifiable risk factor for surgical outcomes. Brief behavioural interventions have been shown to be effective in reducing a...

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Main Authors: Christopher Snowden, Ellen Lynch, Leah Avery, Catherine Haighton, Denise Howel, Valentina Mamasoula, Eilish Gilvarry, Elaine McColl, James Prentis, Craig Gerrand, Alison Steel, Nicola Goudie, Nicola Howe, Eileen Kaner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2020-03-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
Subjects:
feasibility studies
pilot projects
preoperative period
alcohol drinking
postoperative complications
treatment outcome
england
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hta24120

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https://doi.org/10.3310/hta24120

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