Getting patients the services they need using a computer-assisted system for patient assessment and referral--CASPAR.

ABSTRACT: The two goals of this technology transfer study were to: (1) increase the number and appropriateness of services received by substance abuse patients, and thereby (2) give clinical meaning and value to research-based assessment information. A software-based Resource Guide was developed to allow counselors to easily identify local resources for referral of their patients to additional clinical and social services. Two hours of training were provided on the use of the guide. It was hoped that this software and training would provide the counselors with a concrete method of linking the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) assessment information on patient problems to appropriate, available community services. We expected improved treatment planning, increased problem services matching, better patie

SUBMITTER: Carise D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2796105 | biostudies-literature | 2005 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature