The author missed to correct Table 1. Hence, the revised and updated Table 1 should be read as follows:
Table 1.
The Nurses’ Skills to Care for Alcohol-Intoxicated Patients in Emergency Department survey.
| Descriptive statistics | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Cronbach’s alphaa |
n | Extremely poor |
Reasonably poor |
Reasonably good |
good | Extremely good |
Median (Q1-Q3b) |
| Alcohol risk use evaluation skills | 0.912 | |||||||
| 1. I know how to use the AUDIT-test to identify risky alcohol consumption | 251 | 58 (23.1) | 50 (19.9) | 64 (25.5) | 56 (22.3) | 23 (9.2) | 3.0 (2.0–4.0) | |
| 2. I know how to assess the severity of alcohol problem | 251 | 10 (4.0) | 68 (27.1) | 110 (43.8) | 53 (21.1) | 10 (4.0) | 3.0 (2.0–3.0) | |
| 3. I understand the mechanisms of alcohol dependence | 249 | 8 (3.2) | 74 (29.7) | 92 (36.9) | 63 (25.3) | 12 (4.8) | 3.0 (2.0–4.0) | |
| 4. I know the pattern of the change phase of alcohol dependence | 250 | 77 (30.8) | 110 (44.0) | 37 (14.8) | 18 (7.2) | 8 (3.2) | 2.0 (1.0–2.0) | |
| 5. I am aware of the effects of alcohol dependence on a person’s physical well-being | 249 | 3 (1.2) | 20 (8.0) | 68 (27.3) | 110 (44.2) | 48 (19.3) | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 6. I am aware of the effects of alcohol dependence on a person’s mental well-being | 251 | 1 (0.4) | 28 (11.2) | 81 (32.3) | 96 (38.2) | 45 (17.9) | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 7. I am aware of the effects of alcohol dependence on a person’s social well-being | 252 | 1 (0.4) | 18 (7.1) | 82 (32.5) | 106 (42.1) | 45 (17.9) | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 8. I know how to bring up alcohol use | 251 | 9 (3.6) | 48 (19.1) | 90 (35.9) | 81 (32.3) | 23 (9.2) | 3.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 9. I know how to choose a suitable moment to discuss alcohol use | 250 | 7 (2.8) | 62 (24.8) | 102 (40.8) | 64 (25.6) | 15 (6.0) | 3.0 (2.0–4.0) | |
| 10. I know how to map the patient’s social network | 249 | 18 (7.2) | 83 (33.3) | 95 (38.2) | 37 (14.9) | 16 (6.4) | 3.0 (2.0–3.0) | |
| 11. I know how to take the patient’s life situation into account when planning and implementing patient care | 252 | 11 (4.4) | 67 (26.6) | 107 (42.5) | 54 (21.4) | 13 (5.2) | 3.0 (2.0–4.0) | |
| Interaction skills | 0.877 | |||||||
| 12. I know how to consider the person with problematic alcohol use as an individual | 251 | 4 (1.6) | 40 (15.9) | 120 (47.8) | 76 (30.3) | 11 (4.4) | 3.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 13. I have good command of professional interaction skills | 252 | 0 (0.0) | 9 (3.6) | 76 (30.2) | 126 (50.0) | 41 (16.3) | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 14. I recognize the content of nonverbal communication | 250 | 1 (0.4) | 15 (6.0) | 89 (35.6) | 111 (44.4) | 34 (13.6) | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 15. I can convey a feeling to the patient that she/he has been heard | 251 | 0 (0.0) | 16 (6.4) | 113 (45.0) | 97 (38.6) | 25 (10.0) | 3.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 16. I know how to use comprehensible concepts in conversation with a patient | 252 | 0 (0.0) | 10 (4.0) | 79 (31.3) | 121 (48.0) | 42 (16.7) | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 17. I know how to take patient’s relatives and loved ones into account | 250 | 0 (0.0) | 17 (6.8) | 93 (37.2) | 115 (46.0) | 25 (10.0) | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| Ethical skills | 0.866 | |||||||
| 18. I know how to use ethical guidelines in patient care | 250 | 9 (3.6) | 28 (11.2) | 113 (45.2) | 82 (32.8) | 18 (7.2) | 3.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 19. I am able to observe ethical challenges in my work | 248 | 3 (1.2) | 14 (5.6) | 104 (41.9) | 99 (39.9) | 28 (11.3) | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 20. I am able to face the patient with respect | 251 | 1 (0.4) | 4 (1.6) | 53 (21.1) | 134 (53.4) | 59 (23.5) | 4.0 (4.0–4.0) | |
| 21. I am able to face the patient as an individual | 249 | 2 (0.8) | 6 (2.4) | 57 (22.9) | 134 (53.8) | 50 (20.1) | 4.0 (4.0–4.0) | |
| 22. I am able to face the patient in a confidential manner | 249 | 1 (0.4) | 1 (0.4) | 39 (15.7) | 116 (46.6) | 92 (36.9) | 4.0 (4.0–5.0) | |
| 23. I am aware of my own attitudes and relations towards intoxicants | 250 | 1 (0.4) | 1 (0.4) | 33 (13.2) | 111 (44.4) | 104 (41.6) | 4.0 (4.0–5.0) | |
| 24. I understand how my own attitude is reflected on the patient | 251 | 1 (0.4) | 2 (0.8) | 44 (17.5) | 119 (47.4) | 85 (33.9) | 4.0 (4.0–5.0) | |
| Counseling and education skills | 0.880 | |||||||
| 25. I understand the importance of counseling and education in the care of an intoxicated patient | 249 | 0 (0.0) | 15 (6.0) | 74 (29.7) | 126 (50.6) | 34 (13.7) | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 26. I know how to use the information I receive from the patient and relatives to educate the patient | 250 | 2 (0.8) | 22 (8.8) | 82 (32.8) | 123 (49.2) | 21 (8.4) | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 27. I know how to educate the patient based on the patient’s individual needs | 249 | 2 (0.8) | 47 (18.9) | 96 (38.6) | 93 (37.3) | 11 (4.4) | 3.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 28. I know how to utilize existing written material in the patient education | 248 | 16 (6.5) | 87 (35.1) | 91 (36.7) | 48 (19.4) | 6 (2.4) | 3.0 (2.0–3.0) | |
| 29. I know how to ensure the patient’s understanding in the education situation | 249 | 2 (0.8) | 34 (13.7) | 106 (42.6) | 89 (35.7) | 18 (7.2) | 3.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 30. I know how to assess the patient’s need for follow-up treatment | 248 | 6 (2.4) | 39 (15.7) | 70 (28.2) | 111 (44.8) | 22 (8.9) | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 31. I know how to guide patient’s relatives and loved ones to find different types of support services | 248 | 19 (7.7) | 93 (37.5) | 75 (30.2) | 51 (20.6) | 10 (4.0) | 3.0 (2.0–3.0) | |
| Security and safety skills | 0.878 | |||||||
| 32. I know how to use a security alarm devices | 249 | 0 (0.0) | 8 (3.2) | 21 (8.4) | 88 (35.3) | 132 (53.0) | 5.0 (4.0–5.0) | |
| 33. I know how to use security services | 247 | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.4) | 10 (4.0) | 77 (31.2) | 159 (64.4) | 5.0 (4.0–5.0) | |
| 34. I know how to take care of the safety of the care environment | 248 | 1 (0.4) | 0 (0.0) | 45 (18.1) | 134 (54.0) | 68 (2.4) | 4.0 (4.0–5.0) | |
| 35. I know how to identify threat of violence | 248 | 0 (0.0) | 8 (3.2) | 55 (22.2) | 130 (52.4) | 55 (22.2) | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 36. I know how to mitigate the threat of violence | 248 | 1 (0.4) | 12 (4.8) | 103 (41.5) | 95 (38.3) | 37 (14.9) | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 37. I know how to act in a violent situation | 247 | 2 (0.8) | 27 (10.9) | 98 (39.7) | 91 (36.8) | 29 (11.7) | 3.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 38. I am familiar with the instructions related to infection risks | 248 | 0 (0.0) | 4 (1.6) | 50 (20.2) | 130 (52.4) | 64 (25.8) | 4.0 (4.0–5.0) | |
| 39. I am familiar with the instructions related to infections isolation actions | 248 | 1 (0.4) | 8 (3.2) | 52 (21.0) | 131 (52.8) | 56 (22.6) | 4.0 (4.0–4.0) | |
| 40. I am familiar with the instructions for restricting freedom | 248 | 2 (0.8) | 19 (7.7) | 69 (27.8) | 120 (48.4) | 38 (15.3) | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| Teamwork and network skills | 0.896 | |||||||
| 41. I know how to share and receive expertise in a multi-professional team | 250 | 2 (0.8) | 11 (4.4) | 71 (28.4) | 125 (50.0) | 41 (16.4) | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 42. I know how to share my skills across team boundaries | 250 | 3 (1.2) | 21 (8.4) | 92 (36.8) | 101 (40.4) | 33 (13.2) | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 43. I know how to collaborate with partners outside my work unit | 249 | 4 (1.6) | 21 (8.4) | 77 (30.9) | 106 (42.6) | 41 (16.5) | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 44. I know how to consult different experts | 248 | 2 (0.8) | 13 (5.2) | 70 (28.2) | 115 (46.4) | 48 (19.4) | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| 45. I know how to act as a consultant sharing my own professional knowledge | 249 | 8 (3.2) | 44 (17.7) | 95 (38.2) | 75 (30.1) | 27 (10.8) | 3.0 (3.0–4.0) | |
| Follow-up treatment skills | 0.907 | |||||||
| 46. I am familiar with the public sectors follow-up treatment services related to the care of alcohol problems | 250 | 13 (5.2) | 57 (22.8) | 105 (42.0) | 61 (24.4) | 14 (5.6) | 3.0 (2.0–4.0) | |
| 47. I am familiar with the private sectors follow-up treatment services related to the care of alcohol problems | 250 | 48 (19.2) | 113 (45.2) | 64 (25.6) | 20 (8.0) | 5 (2.0) | 2.0 (2.0–3.0) | |
| 48. I am familiar with the third sectors follow-up treatment services related to the care of alcohol problems | 250 | 61 (24.4) | 110 (44.0) | 58 (23.2) | 16 (6.4) | 5 (2.0) | 2.0 (1.0–3.0) | |
| 49. I know how to refer the patient to appropriate follow-up treatment | 249 | 19 (7.6) | 82 (32.9) | 98 (39.4) | 42 (16.9) | 8 (3.2) | 3.0 (2.0–3.0) | |
Note. Values are given as n (%) unless otherwise indicated.
a
Cronbach’s alpha values have been published before (Mäkelä et al., 2020). bThe lower and upper quartiles (Q1–Q3).
*The article has been updated to reflect the changes.