The physiological effects of excessive alcohol consumption and the possible osteopathic management of the implications.
Item
- Title
- The physiological effects of excessive alcohol consumption and the possible osteopathic management of the implications.
- Author(s)
- Robinson, J
- Abstract
- This literary review project highlights just how prevalent alcohol dependence is within society today, especially amongst first world countries. Osteopaths and other health care professionals are ideally placed to recognise and provide support for this problem - even if it is just referral into a care pathway. This review discusses the definition of alcoholism and the stages within it, and how each individual can be differently affected. It details the effects that alcohol may have on an individual's physical and mental health and the associated signs and symptoms that may be recognisable to Osteopaths and medical professionals. The guidelines set by medical institutes for primary health care professionals are discussed including assessment and screening, diagnosis and discussion, as well as the variety of interventions available for referral. An alcohol dependant patient is also discussed from an Osteopathic point of view, regarding their management - how, and whether alcoholism should factor in the prognosis, and possible flags for immediate referral; as well as a brief discussion on treatment considerations using Osteopathic principles. It also discusses whether it may be a possibility for Osteopaths and alternative practitioners to attend educational workshops on dependencies, to be better prepared in dealing with alcoholics.
- presented at
- European School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2013
- Date Submitted
- 20.1.2015 16:42:59
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Submitted by:
- 62
- Pub-Identifier
- 15469
- Inst-Identifier
- 1229
- Keywords
- Alcoholism.
- Recommended
- 0
- Item sets
- Thesis
Robinson, J, “The physiological effects of excessive alcohol consumption and the possible osteopathic management of the implications.”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 17, 2024, https://www.osteopathicresearch.com/s/orw/item/695