Alcohol use recording in adults with depression in English primary care: a cross-sectional study.

Elizabeth I AdesanyaSarah CookElizabeth CrellinSinéad M Langan Kathryn E MansfieldLiam SmeethEmily Herrett

Published in: BMJ open (2022)

Our study shows low levels of alcohol use recording in the 3 months before or after depression diagnosis. Levels of alcohol use recording varied depending on individual characteristics. Incentivised recording of alcohol use will increase completeness, which could improve clinical management and reduce missed opportunities for care in people with depression.

Keyphrases

primary care
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
healthcare
palliative care
pain management
chronic pain
health insurance
affordable care act