Factors related to screening for problem gambling among healthcare and social service providers in Ontario, Canada: A concept mapping study

Guilcher, Sara J T; Cadel, Lauren; Everall, Amanda; Wiese, Jessica L.; Hamilton‐Wright, Sarah; Salmon, Christina; Matheson, Flora I.

doi:10.1111/hsc.12909

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“…Regarding social position indexes and education, it must be considered, however, that most of the patients of this work were grouped into the low levels (independent of their gambling preference), and therefore, differences between the forms of gambling do not allow to conclude that lotteries are related to high social index position levels nor to high formal education. On the contrary, it must be argued that lotteries, as well as slot-machines, are highly accessible for subjects who attained lower education level (Challet-Bouju et al, 2015) and that lottery players could view their gambling behavior as a socially acceptable risk-taking activity which provides them with a powerful way for escaping from their current status and for achieving their social/ economic expectancies (Guilcher et al, 2019;Sharman et al, 2019).…”

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Phenotype of Gambling Disorder Patients with Lotteries as a Preferred Form of Gambling

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Int J Ment Health Addiction

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Lottery gambling can become an addictive behavior which can significantly interfere with daily functioning. The objectives of this work were to estimate the prevalence of lottery gambling, to assess the profile related to this gambling type in a large clinical sample of patients who met criteria for gambling disorder (GD), and to compare this profile with the other two non-strategic forms of gambling (slot-machines and bingo). Sample included n = 3,531 patients consecutively attended for treatment-seeking due to gambling-related problems. All the participants met criteria for GD and were into the range of 18 to 85 years old. Sociodemographic variables, GD severity, psychopathological state, and personality traits were assessed. Statistical comparisons between the groups defined by the patients’ gambling preference (lotteries versus other gambling activities) were conducted, with chi-square test and analysis of variance. The prevalence of lotteries as the only gambling activity was 2.5%, 8.9% for lottery gambling as primary activity with other secondary gambling types, and 20.6% for lotteries as primary or secondary gambling activity. Lottery gambling and bingo gambling were more prevalent among women (bingo included the highest percentage of women). Compared to slot machine gambling, lotteries and bingo grouped older patients and those with later age of onset of the gambling-related problems. Bingo gambling showed the highest psychological distress and the most dysfunctional personality traits. This study shows the high frequency of lottery gambling among treatment-seeking for GD patients, and it provides empirical evidence about the profile associated with this gambling activity compared to other non-strategic gambling forms. The likelihood of lottery gambling is higher for women, patients married or living with a stable partner, and those within higher social position indexes.

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Phenotype of Gambling Disorder Patients with Lotteries as a Preferred Form of Gambling

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“…The results of programs that bridge service silos and provide community-oriented approaches to care have been promising. One study shared four features that contributed to the success of five programs in achieving the “Triple Aim” of better care, improved health, and lower costs: shared leadership, shared data, shared commitment to person-centered care, and flexible financing [ 46 , 47 ].…”

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Filling the GAP: Integrating a gambling addiction program into a shelter setting for people experiencing poverty and homelessness

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The burden of harm from problem gambling weighs heavily on those experiencing poverty and homelessness, yet most problem gambling prevention and treatment services are not designed to address the complex needs and challenges of this population. To redress this service gap, a multi-service agency within a shelter setting in a large urban centre developed and implemented a population-tailored, person-centred, evidence-informed gambling addiction program for its clients. The purpose of this article is to report on qualitative findings from an early evaluation of the program, the first designed to address problem gambling for people experiencing poverty and/or homelessness and delivered within a shelter service agency. Three themes emerged which were related to three program outcome categories. These included increasing awareness of gambling harms and reducing gambling behaviour; reorienting relationships with money; and, seeking, securing, and stabilizing shelter. The data suggest that problem gambling treatment within the context of poverty and homelessness benefits from an approach and setting that meets the unique needs of this community. The introduction of gambling treatment into this multi-service delivery model addressed the complex needs of the service users through integrated and person-centered approaches to care that responded to client needs, fostered therapeutic relationships, reduced experiences of discrimination and stigma, and enhanced recovery. In developing the Gambling Addiction Program, the agency drew on evidence-based approaches to problem gambling treatment and extensive experience working with the target population. Within a short timeframe, the program supported participants in the process of recovery, enhancing their understanding and control of their gambling selves, behaviours, and harms. This project demonstrates that gambling within the context of poverty requires a unique treatment space and approach.

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“…In terms of implementing screening in an ASC setting, Guilcher et al ( 2020 ) undertook a mapping exercise with 30 health and social care professionals in Canada. Forty‐five statements were identified when envisaging embedding a screening tool within a service.…”

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Assessing potential brief screening questions for use within different social care‐related contexts to identify individuals experiencing gambling‐related harms: A scoping review

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Gambling-related harms are increasingly recognised as public health concerns internationally. One response is to improve identification of and support for those affected by gambling-related harms, including individuals who gamble and those close to them, 'affected others'. Adult social care services have been identified as a setting in which screening for gambling-related harms is suitable and desirable. To achieve this, a tool is required which can identify gambling-related harms experienced by individuals and affected others. This scoping review aimed to identify whether any brief (i.e. three questions or less) screening tools are being used and, if so, how brief screening for gambling-related harm is being implemented in health and social care-related contexts. An international English language scoping review of research and grey literature was undertaken between April and July 2021. The search included single-item and brief screening tools which have been developed to identify gambling-related harms for individuals and affected others across a range of health and social care-related contexts. Findings show that screening tools for gambling-related harms have been developed for use in health settings rather than in social care contexts. For example within gambling, mental health or substance misuse support services. We found no evidence of a brief or single-item screening tool for identifying harms to individuals and affected others which is of adequate quality to strongly recommend for use in an adult social care setting. Development of a validated brief or single-item screening tool is recommended to assist adult social care practitioners to effectively screen, identify, support and signpost people affected by gambling-related harms.

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Factors related to screening for problem gambling among healthcare and social service providers in Ontario, Canada: A concept mapping study

Cited by 8 publications

References 31 publications

Phenotype of Gambling Disorder Patients with Lotteries as a Preferred Form of Gambling

Phenotype of Gambling Disorder Patients with Lotteries as a Preferred Form of Gambling

Filling the GAP: Integrating a gambling addiction program into a shelter setting for people experiencing poverty and homelessness

Assessing potential brief screening questions for use within different social care‐related contexts to identify individuals experiencing gambling‐related harms: A scoping review

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