Impact of nurse-led anonymous coaching on alcohol craving and motivation to change behaviour among patients with alcohol dependence

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic condition marked by compulsive alcohol consumption despite its harmful effects. Harmful alcohol use leads to over 2.6 million deaths annually worldwide. This study assessed the impact of nurse-initiated anonymous coaching sessions on alcohol cravings and motivation to change behavior in alcohol-dependent patients. Over four weeks, 100 participants were divided into experimental and control groups, with the experimental group showing significant reductions in cravings and improvements in motivation. Thus, we show that nurse-led behavioral coaching is an effective, non-pharmacological approach to enhancing AUD recovery.