Systematic Implementation of Patient-centered Care for Alcohol Use Trial: Beyond Referral to Treatment

Launched by KAISER PERMANENTE · Mar 12, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The Systematic Implementation of Patient-centered Care for Alcohol Use Trial is a research study aimed at improving how we help people with alcohol use problems. This trial will test two new approaches to care in about 25 primary care clinics. The goal is to better support patients by involving them in decisions about their treatment, making it more personalized to their needs. Participants will be divided into groups to receive either the usual care they typically get, one of the new care approaches, or another centralized support option.

To join the study, you need to be an adult aged 18 or older and have certain symptoms related to alcohol use, as measured by a checklist. Specifically, you should have at least four symptoms or two to three symptoms along with a high-risk drinking score. Importantly, this trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it will include all genders. If you decide to take part, you can expect to receive support tailored to your situation to help you manage your alcohol use effectively.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Adult primary care patients ≥18 years old on the day of a primary care appointment; and
• • 2. ≥4 symptoms on the Alcohol Symptom Checklist, or 2-3 symptoms on the Alcohol Symptom Checklist with at least one symptom associated with high risk of progression to severe symptoms, documented in the electronic health record associated with the primary care appointment; and
• • 3. high-risk drinking on the alcohol screening questionnaire (AUDIT-C ≥7) on the day of the Alcohol Symptom Checklist or in the prior 30 days documented in the electronic health record.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Documented request to not participate in research, or
• • 2. Patient was eligible for the Vanguard pilot study.