Reducing Alcohol Use Before and After Surgery: Qualitative Study of Two Treatment Approaches
BackgroundHigh-risk alcohol use is a common preventable risk factor for postoperative complications, admission to intensive care, and longer hospital stays. Short-term abstinence from alcohol use (2 to 4 weeks) prior to surgery is linked to a lower likelihood of postoperative...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JMIR Publications
2023-07-01
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| Series: | JMIR Perioperative Medicine |
| Online Access: | https://periop.jmir.org/2023/1/e42532 |