@article { , title = {Occupational Therapy graduates of 2009; knowledge and attitudes relating to their role in the area of alcohol misuse}, abstract = {Purpose: Within Scotland, health policy changes are being considered to address the misuse of alcohol. Concurrently, a shifting of professional roles within the National Health Service is under way. The purpose of the study was to investigate personal knowledge and attitudes relating to alcohol use/misuse amongst all final year Scottish occupational therapy students. Procedure: A self-completed questionnaire was developed for delivery in spring 2009 within scheduled lectures to students (n = 161) at all three Scottish universities providing occupational therapy education. Findings: Of those in class, 93\% (n = 109) provided completed questionnaires. There was evidence of gaps in knowledge around the understanding and application of United Kingdom responsible drinking guidelines; however, students reported confidence in their professional and personal ability to act effectively in this area of clinical practice. There was a distinct lack of congruence with key proposals put forward by the Scottish Government to address alcohol misuse. Conclusion: Identified knowledge gaps have implications for the alcohol teaching content of the curriculum in Scotland. Additionally, while investigation of student attitudes revealed a self-belief in personal and professional skills, the findings nevertheless stress a need to ensure that the potential value of occupational therapists’ contribution is more effectively communicated to their health professional colleagues.}, doi = {10.4276/030802211X13021048723174}, eissn = {1477-6006}, issn = {0308-0226}, note = {School: sch\_nur}, pages = {168-175}, publicationstatus = {Published}, publisher = {SAGE Publications}, url = {http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/7593}, volume = {74}, keyword = {362 Social welfare problems & services, HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform, Students, alcohol, professional role, knowledge, attitudes, further education, higher education;}, year = {2011}, author = {Gill, Jan S and MacLean, Fiona and Renton, Linda and O'May, Fiona} }