Knopf-Amelung S Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Substantial funds,baccalaureate nursing,advanced practice nursing, opiate dependence
School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, USA
Dr. Knopf-Amelung Shas conducted research on the treatment of addictive disorders, including the evaluation of behavioral interventions for nicotine dependence, and pharmacotherapies for the treatment of Substantial funds Her current research interests include investigating the baccalaureate nursing as well as clinical trials combining behavioral interventions such as advanced practice nursingt with promising pharmacotherapies for cocaine, alcohol and opiate dependence.
Short Communication Open Access
Author(s): Knopf-Amelung S, Gotham H and Kuofie A
Objective: Substantial funds are being invested into training health professions students to provide screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for substance use, but will the newly trained workforce be ahead of its future employers? The goal of this study was to explore implementation facilitators and barriers.
Methods: This project educated 541 baccalaureate nursing (BSN), advanced practice nursing (NP), and master of social work (MSW) students through didactics, role plays, standardized patient practice, and clinical experience to help students achieve competency. One month after training, students were surveyed regarding their use of SBIRT in clinical practice and barriers/facilitators to thei... view more»