Perceptions of adult trauma patients on the acceptability of text messaging as an aid to reduce harmful drinking behaviours.

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dc.citation.volume7
dc.contributor.authorKool B
dc.contributor.authorSmith E
dc.contributor.authorRaerino K
dc.contributor.authorAmeratunga S
dc.coverage.spatialEngland
dc.date.available2014-01-04
dc.date.available2013-12-30
dc.date.issued4/01/2014
dc.description.abstractBACKGROUND: Brief interventions (BIs) have been shown to be effective in modifying hazardous drinking behaviours in a range of settings. However, they are underutilised in hospitals due to resource constraints. We explored the perspectives of admitted trauma patients about the appeal, acceptability and content of a Brief Intervention (BI) delivered via text messages. METHODS: Thirty mobile phone users (≥16 years old) admitted to Auckland City Hospital as a result of injury were recruited (December 2010 - January 2011). Participants were interviewed face-to-face during their hospital stay using a semi-structured interview guide that explored topics including perceptions of the proposed intervention to reduce hazardous drinking and related harm, and perceived acceptability of an m-health program. Where issues relating to content of messages were raised by participants these were also captured. In addition, a brief survey captured information on demographic information, mobile phone usage and type of phone, along with the frequency of alcohol use. RESULTS: 22 of the 30 participants were male, and almost half were aged 20 to 39 years. The majority of participants identified as New Zealand Europeans, six as Māori (New Zealand's indigenous population) and of the remainder two each identified as Pacific and of Asian ethnicity. Most (28/30) participants used a mobile phone daily. 18 participants were deemed to be drinking in a non-hazardous manner, seven were hazardous drinkers, and three were non-drinkers. Most participants (21/30) indicated that text messages could be effective in reducing hazardous drinking and related harms, with more than half (17/30) signalling they would sign-up. Factors identified that would increase receptiveness included: awareness that the intervention was evidence-based; participants readiness-to-change; informative messages that include the consequences of drinking and practical advice; non-judgemental messages; and ease-of-use. Areas of potential concern included: confidentiality and frequency of messages. The cultural relevance of the messages for Māori was highlighted as important. CONCLUSIONS: This study indicates that trauma patients recognize potential benefits of mobile-health interventions designed to reduce hazardous drinking. The feedback provided will inform the development of an intervention to be evaluated in a randomised controlled trial.
dc.description.publication-statusPublished online
dc.format.extent4 - ?
dc.identifierhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24387293
dc.identifier1756-0500-7-4
dc.identifier.citationBMC Res Notes, 2014, 7 pp. 4 - ?
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/1756-0500-7-4
dc.identifier.eissn1756-0500
dc.identifier.elements-id434154
dc.identifier.harvestedMassey_Dark
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10179/16307
dc.languageeng
dc.relation.isPartOfBMC Res Notes
dc.subjectAdult
dc.subjectAlcohol Abstinence
dc.subjectAlcohol Drinking
dc.subjectAlcoholic Intoxication
dc.subjectAlcoholism
dc.subjectCell Phone
dc.subjectFemale
dc.subjectHumans
dc.subjectInterviews as Topic
dc.subjectMale
dc.subjectMiddle Aged
dc.subjectMotivation
dc.subjectNew Zealand
dc.subjectPatient Acceptance of Health Care
dc.subjectPsychotherapy, Brief
dc.subjectQualitative Research
dc.subjectReward
dc.subjectText Messaging
dc.subjectTrauma Centers
dc.subjectWounds and Injuries
dc.subjectYoung Adult
dc.subject.anzsrc0601 Biochemistry and Cell Biology
dc.subject.anzsrc1199 Other Medical and Health Sciences
dc.titlePerceptions of adult trauma patients on the acceptability of text messaging as an aid to reduce harmful drinking behaviours.
dc.typeJournal article
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pubs.organisational-group/Massey University/College of Health
pubs.organisational-group/Massey University/College of Health/SHORE/Te Ropu Whariki Research Centre
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