A randomized controlled trial of recovery management checkups for primary care patients: Twelve-month results.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary care settings like federally qualified health centers (FQHC) are optimal locations to identify individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) and link them to SUD treatment, yet successful linkage has proven difficult. Recovery management checkups for primary care (RMC-PC) is a promising method for increasing linkage to care, engagement in treatment, and reducing substance use.

Methods

Participants (n = 266) who received screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) at four FQHC sites and needed SUD treatment were randomized to receive SBIRT only or SBIRT+RMC-PC. All participants received SBIRT prior to randomization as part of usual care while those in the experimental group also received quarterly checkups. All participants completed r

SUBMITTER: Scott CK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10605959 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature