{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Agile implementation of alcohol screening in primary care.
{Author}: Summanwar D;Ropert C;Barton J;Hiday R;Bishop D;Boustani M;Willis D;
{Journal}: BMC Prim Care
{Volume}: 25
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: 2024 Jul 11
暂无{DOI}: 10.1186/s12875-024-02500-7
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Despite the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommendation to screen adults for unhealthy alcohol use, the implementation of alcohol screening in primary care remains suboptimal.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A pre and post-implementation study design that used Agile implementation process to increase screening for unhealthy alcohol use in adult patients from October 2021 to June 2022 at a large primary care clinic serving minority and underprivileged adults in Indianapolis.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>In comparison to a baseline screening rate of 0%, the agile implementation process increased and sustained screening rates above 80% for alcohol use using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test - Consumption tool (AUDIT-C).<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Using the agile implementation process, we were able to successfully implement evidence-based recommendations to screen for unhealthy alcohol use in primary care.