Avaliação dos efeitos da intervenção breve para problemas relacionados ao uso de álcool no ambiente de trabalho: um estudo piloto

Abstract

Introduction: The use of alcohol in workplace causes accidents and worsening health of the individual therefore is relevant to invest in prevention programs in the workplace. Objectives: Evaluate the effects of Brief Intervention in the workplace for problems related to alcohol consumption. Method: The research is a randomized clinical trial, not controlled, quasiexperiment and quantitative study. The study included a total of 120 participants. According to the AUDIT score were applied different strategies: Education for alcohol (0-7 points); Randomization for groups 01 and 02 (08-19 points) - The group 01 received feedback on the AUDIT score and brochures and the group 02 received feedback from the AUDIT, brochures and also BI. Were referred to a specialist employees who achieved a score between 20 and 40 points. There were follow up via phone after three months for groups 01 and 02. Results: There was a good research membership fee and the group 02 (BI) showed significant differences in the reduction of alcohol consumption and in group 01 these differences were not significant despite the two groups to signal trends to reduce consumption. Conclusion: The implementation of the BI in the workplace was feasible but further research is needed to prove efficiency and effectiveness of BI in the workplace.