International Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

International Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Science is an international interdisciplinary journal dedicated to the advancement of basic knowledge in the social and behavioral sciences. It contains articles pertaining to theoretical integration of ideas, epistemology of social and biological sciences, and original empirical research articles of general scientific value.

Robert Patton

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

Professor, National Addiction Centre, UK

Research Areas

Alcohol, Addiction, Brief Intervention, Emergency Medicie

Education

Ph.DPsychological Medicine; Alcohol and the Emergency Department. Screening and Interventions to reduce harm. University of London
M.ScPsychology and Health; Evaluation of a Drama Based AIDS Education Program on Attitudes and Intended Behaviour of School Children
B.Sc(Hons) Psychology 2:1; Research Topic: Reduction of Exam Anxiety Using a novel Cognitive Dissonance Intervention

Experience

2001-2003Research Associate (RA1A) Imperial College London (REDUCE project)
2000-2003Part Time Lecturer (Internet Foundation) Richmond Adult Community College
2000-2001Part Time Research Fellow (RA1A) London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
1999-2000Part Time Research Officer (ORS2). Royal Holloway, University of London
1999-2000Part Time Analyser. Hauck Research International. Qualitative analysis of market research interview transcriptions
1997-1998Part Time Research Officer. Kings College School of Medicine and Dentistry
1997-1998Part Time Research Officer. Kings College School of Medicine and Dentistry (Medical Education Unit)
1997-1998Part Time Lecturer University of Northumbria (Information Technology)
1996Part Time Youth Worker Bedlington Community High Schoo
1994-1996Part Time Research Associate University of Northumbria (Health Promotion) Institute of Health Sciences
1994-1996Part Time Research Associate University of Northumbria
1995-1996Part Time Lecturer University of Northumbria (Information Technology)
1995-1996Independent Research Consultant (Self Employed)
1992-1995Private tutor 'A' level Psychology
1995Part Time Lecturer in Psychology (HEFC) NorCAT
1993Voluntary Research Assistant Newcastle University Medical School. Assessment of Drama Based AIDS Education programs in North Tyneside and Derwentside
1992-1992Research Assistant Stirling University (Neuropsychology)
1991Voluntary Researcher North East Council on Addictions
1991Attendant/Driver Northumberland County Council
1990-1990Psychology Assistant Fulbourn Hospital Cambridge EMI ward
1989-1989Student placement. St. George's Hospital, Morpeth Psychology Department
1998Sound Technician. Radio Tyneside (Hospital Radio)

Membership

Member KCL/IOP Information Technology forum, May 2011-Present
Member South London & Maudsley NHS Trust Addictions Executive, January 2006–Present
Member Greater London Alcohol & Drug Alliance, April 2007–January 2011
Vice-Chair (Research), Division for Teachers and Researchers, British Psychological Society, January 2007–January 2010
Member Research Board, British Psychological Society, October 2004–January 2010
Founder Member, Action on Addiction Alcohol Campaign Group, November 2005–December 2010
Member Co-morbid substance misuse working party, Imperial College London. January 2002–December 2003
Member Divisional Computer Users Committee, Imperial College London. January 2002–December 2003

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums/Journals/Books

[1]  Patton R, Shute J, Hinchley G & Ranzetta L. 2009. Efficacy of alcohol screening in the accident and emergency department managed by reception staff: a pilot study. Emergency Medical Journal, 26; 424-425 *
[2]  Patton R. 2009. Recent developments in the identification and management of hazardous drinkers in the Primary Care environment. National Association of Primary Care Review, spring 2009; 241-247
[3]  Patton R, Keaney F & Brady M. 2008. Drugs, alcohol and sexual health: opportunities to influence risk behaviour. BMC Res Notes. 1: 27 *
[4]  Patton R, Strang J, Birtles C & Crawford MJ, 2007, Alcohol: a missed opportunity. Results of a survey of all AEDs in England. Emergency Medical Journal, 24; 529-531 *
[5]  Cathcart S, Patton R, Hickman M et al, 2007, Comparing population estimates for drug users, the prevalence of blood borne viruses and the provision of services in one London borough: evidence of a gap in provision? Drug Education, Prevention & Policy, 14(3): 205–215 *
[6]  Patton R, Smythe W, Kelsall H & Selemo FB. 2007, Substance use among patients attending an accident & emergency department. Emergency Medical Journal, 24:146-147 *
[7]  Patton R & Keaney F, 2005, "Yes Doctor, I drink more than you. Does that mean I have a problem?" No longer the best way to detect at risk drinking in Primary Care or Patients who drink less than their doctors may still be at risk of developing alcohol use disorders: True or False, National Association of Primary Care Review, winter 2005/2006; 53-58
[8]  McCormick IR & Patton R, 2005, Problem alcohol drinkers: detecting and intervening, New Zealand Family Physician, 32(3): 191-194
[9]  Patton R & McCormick IR, 2005, Screening and Brief Interventions for Alcohol Problems, BMJ Learning: online
[10]  Barrett B, Byford S, Crawford M & Patton R et al, 2005, Cost-effectiveness of referral to an alcohol health worker in patients attending an accident and emergency department: a decision-making approach, Drug & Alcohol Dependence, 81(1): 47-54 *
[11]  Patton R, Alcohol misuse referral in an emergency department: the REDUCE trial, SCANbites Spring 2005, ISSN 1744-6122
[12]  Williams S, Touquet R & Patton R, 2005, The Half-Life of the 'Teachable Moment' for Alcohol Misusing Patients in the Emergency Department, Drug & Alcohol Dependence, 77(2):205-208 *
[13]  Patton R, Being Healthy and Happy in Sutton J (ed), 2005, What has Psychology Done? The Psychologist, 18(2):142-147
[14]  Patton R, Crawford M & Touquet R, 2005, Hazardous drinkers in the AED-Who attends an appointment with an alcohol health worker? Emergency Medicine Journal, 22;722-723 *
[15]  Patton R, 2004, In excess, Care & Health, 92:32-33
[16]  Crawford M, Patton R & Touquet R et al, 2004, Referral for brief intervention of patients misusing alcohol in an accident and emergency department: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial, The Lancet, 364:1334-1339 *
[17]  Patton R, Crawford M & Touquet R, 2004, Brief intervention for hazardous drinking among people attending an accident and emergency department, Proceedings of the British Psychological Society, 12(2): 181
[18]  Huntley JS, Patton R & Touquet R, 2004, Attitudes towards alcohol of emergency department doctors trained in the detection of alcohol misuse, Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 86:329-333 *
[19]  Patton R, Crawford M & Touquet R, 2004, Hazardous drinkers in the AED-Who accepts advice? Emergency Medicine Journal, 21:491-492 *
[20]  Patton R, Crawford M, Touquet R & Hilton C, 2004, The Paddington Alcohol Test: A Short Report, Alcohol & Alcoholism, 39(3): 266-268 *
[21]  Patton R, 2004, Excessive drinkers may benefit from brief interventions, but screening in general practice for case finding is not efficient, Evidence-based healthcare, 8:10-11 (Invited Commentary)
[22]  Patton R, Crawford M & Touquet R, 2003, The effect of health consequences feedback on patients' acceptance of advice about alcohol consumption, Emergency Medicine Journal, 20: 451-452 *
[23]  Patton R, Crawford M & Touquet R, 2003, Reduction of alcohol misuse among patients attending an accident and emergency department, Proceedings of the British Psychological Society, 11(2): 281
[24]  Rollnick S, McCambridge J, Keaney F, Strang J, Rollnick S, Patton R, and Touquet R, 2003, General practitioner screening for excessive alcohol use, BMJ; 326: 336
[25]  Patton R, Crawford M & Touquet R, 2002, Emergency departments are well placed to identify alcohol misuse problems, BMJ; 324: 300
[26]  Patton R, 2002, Alcohol consumption and mortality: falls and the elderly, BMJ
[27]  Patton R & Touquet R, 2002, The Paddington Alcohol Test, British Journal of General Practice; 52 (474): 59
[28]  Clack G, Patton R & Head J, 1999, Medical Specialty Choice: Is Personality Relevant? Medical Teacher, 21: 95 *
[29]  Clack G, Bignold S, Patton R & Head J, 1999, Why Do Doctors Leave the Profession? Results of a study of attrition amongst medical graduates of the King's College School of Medicine and Dentistry who qualified between 1985/88 and 1989/90, Medical Education 33: 216-231 *
[30]  Patton R, Brower KJ, Bellefleur S, Crawford M. (2011) Educational interventions for alcohol use disorders. In: effective Treatments in Psychiatry (Ed: P. Tyrer, K.R. Silk) Pocket Edition, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521124652
[31]  Patton R, Brower KJ, Bellefleur S, Crawford M. (2008) Educational interventions for alcohol use disorders. In: effective Treatments in Psychiatry (Ed: P. Tyrer, K.R. Silk) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-84228-0. pp 314-319.