Examining multi-session brief intervention for substance use in primary care: research methods of a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brief interventions such as Screening, a single session of Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) have shown mixed effectiveness in primary care. However, there are indications that multi-session brief interventions may demonstrate more consistently positive outcomes, and perhaps a more intensive approach would be of benefit in addressing substance use in primary care. This study compared the effectiveness of SBIRT with a single BI session (BI/RT) to a multi-session brief-treatment intervention (BI/RT+) in primary care. We also developed easy-to-use, evidence-based materials to assist clinicians in delivering these interventions.

Methods/design

This study was conducted in three Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers (FQHCs). A total of 10,935 patien

SUBMITTER: Chambers JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4835884 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature