Alcohol screening in dental patients: the prevalence of hazardous drinking and patients' attitudes about screening and advice.

摘要: ABSTRACT Background Because heavy drinking is a risk factor for oral cancer, dentists should screen patients alcohol use. The authors investigated in dental and patients' attitudes about screening. Methods A convenience sample of 408 attending an emergency walk-in clinic served as subjects. Patients completed the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test–C (AUDIT-C), three-item screening test, opinion survey regarding acceptability counseling by dentists. Results One four had positive results majority subjects (> 75 percent) were support dentists' inquiries advice Age, sex status not predictive opinions Conclusions hundred three exhibited evidence hazardous consumption, oropharyngeal cancer. reported that they would readily accept Clinical Implications studies have shown some hesitate to use because belief unacceptable patients, these may encourage change practice.