Alcohol use as a modifiable risk factor in cardiology: A qualitative study of patient perspectives in Sweden
Findings suggest that alcohol interventions are acceptable to cardiology patients with hazardous alcohol use. Implementation strategies that prioritize quality of life, respect autonomy, and align with individual expectations and goals may be among the most acceptable. We also identified an opportunity to improve access to treatments for alcohol dependence within multidisciplinary heart teams or hospital-based addiction care services.
Authors
- Kristina Hambræus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0768-2484)
- Matthias Lidin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2297-5621)
- Sara Wallhed Finn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1907-802X)
- Paul Welfordsson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9147-783X)
- Anna‐Karin Danielsson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4932-4607)
- Frieder Braunschweig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4966-1315)
- Caroline Björck (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0282-480X)
- Bartosz Grzymala-Lubanski
- Ida Haugen Löfman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6648-6846)
Institutions
- Karolinska University Hospital (SE)
- Uppsala University Hospital (SE)
- University of Southern Denmark (DK)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- Falun Hospital (SE)
- Umeå University (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-08-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0328990
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.89
Funders
- Vetenskapsrådet
- Forskningsrådet om Hälsa, Arbetsliv och Välfärd