Evaluating performance of and organisational capacity to deliver brief interventions in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical services

摘要

Objective;This study assessed brief intervention (BI) activity and organisation capacity for smoking, nutrition, alcohol and physical activity (SNAP framework) and key clinical prevention activities in four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical services in Queensland. Methods: A mixed methods design was used including: staff surveys of knowledge and attitudes (n=39), focus groups to discuss perceived barriers and enablers and chart audits (n=150) to quantify existing Bl activity.Results: Of 50 clinical staff, 46 participated in the staff survey and focus groups across the four sites. Bl was perceived to be important. There was significant variation in completion of records for SNAP risk factors, key clinical and Bl activities across the sites.