@article{ref1,
title="Development of an Australian version of the Alcohol-Related Problems Survey: A comprehensive computerised screening tool for older adults",
journal="Australasian journal on ageing",
year="2013",
author="Bright, Stephen J. and Fink, Arlene and Beck, John C. and Gabriel, Jim and Singh, Dhiren",
volume="34",
number="1",
pages="33-37",
abstract="AIM: The Alcohol-Related Problems Survey (ARPS) reliably classifies drinking as non-hazardous, hazardous or harmful using scoring algorithms that consider quantity and frequency of alcohol use alone and in combination with health conditions, medication-use and functional status. Because it has been developed using a 14-g US standard drink, it is not valid in Australia where a standard drink contains 10 g of ethanol.   METHOD: We recalibrated the ARPS scoring algorithms for a 10-g Australian standard drink and updated the medications. The Australian ARPS (A-ARPS) was then administered to 50 non-treatment-seeking participants in waves of five.   RESULTS: The A-ARPS recalibrated scoring algorithms reliably classified all 50 individuals. Sixty-six per cent were classified as hazardous or harmful drinkers. Many were taking medications that interact with alcohol or had medical conditions that can be exacerbated by alcohol consumption.   CONCLUSION: The A-ARPS is available for use in Australia. Its utilisation could reduce the incidence of alcohol-related harms.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1440-6381",
doi="10.1111/ajag.12098",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12098"
}