Screening and treatment of alcohol related trauma (START) brief interventions trial

• Reach:

  NT

• Focus area:

  Mainstream with Indigenous content

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

This two year project is funded by NT Department of Health and Families. The project will introduce screening and brief interventions for high risk drinkers admitted to hospital with facial trauma. This study plans to test the effectiveness of a brief culturally adapted intervention for at-risk drinkers using a randomised controlled design. It will be conducted over two years, from 2010 to 2012, in the Royal Darwin Hospital maxillofacial surgery unit. Successful conduct and outcomes from the study will be maximised through working in partnership with the Department of Health and Families. The results of this project will become the best available to guide the hospital management of substance use in high risk Indigenous youth and young adults. This project will allow direct transfer of those findings to clinical practice.

Abstract adapted from Menzies School of Health Research

Contacts

Dr Rama Jayaraj
Chief Investigator
Email: rama.jayaraj@menzies.edu.au

Associate Professor Tricia Nagel
Email: tricia.nagel@menzies.edu.au

Menzies School of Health Research
Darwin Offices
PO Box 41096
Casuarina NT 0811
Building 58
Royal Darwin Hospital
Tiwi NT 0810
20 Catterthun Street
Winnellie NT 0811
Ph: (08) 8922 8196
Fax: (08) 8927 5187

Links

• View information: START Screening and Treatment of Alcohol Related Trauma Brief Interventions trial 2010 - 2012
• View contact details: Menzies School of Health Research
• View website: Menzies School of Health Research