Alcohol Problem Screening Study – “Comfortably Engaging”
Study Description and Methods
In this randomized trial, we compared two screening tools for problem drinking. Thirteen National Research Network physicians and 31 Missouri clinicians enrolled 2800 patients in this study.
Specific Aims and Objectives
The objective of this study was to compare two screening instruments for problem drinking -- the CAGE tool and a single question -- assessing frequency of use, patient and clinician comfort, and patient engagement in change.
Timeline
This study was conducted from March 2001 through March 2002.
Contact Information
For additional information about this study, please contact:
Debbie Graham, MSPH
Associate Research Director
AAFP National Research Network
1-800-274-2237, x3176
dgraham@aafp.org
Debbie Graham, MSPH
Associate Research Director
AAFP National Research Network
1-800-274-2237, x3176
dgraham@aafp.org
Key Findings and Publications
Clinicians and patients reported similar comfort with the CAGE questions and the single-question screening tools for problem drinking, and the 2 instruments were equal in their ability to engage the patient. In Missouri, the single question was more likely to be used.
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This project was funded by grants from Alcoholic Beverage Medical Research Foundation and Joint Grant Awards Program of the AAFP and the AAFP Foundation.
