Attitudes of healthcare professionals in a general hospital to patients with substance misuse disorders

摘要

Aims and method: To repeat a survey (reported 2007) of the attitudes of staff in a general hospital setting towards working with people who have substance misuse problems. Therapeutic attitude and the frequency of undertaking tasks related to dealing with substance misuse problems were measured using a modified version of the Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Perception Questionnaire (AAPPQ). The questionnaire was given to staff on wards in general hospitals where people with substance misuse problems are commonly admitted.