A Predictive Algorithm to Detect Opioid Use Disorder: What Is the Utility in a Primary Care Setting?

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical utility of an algorithm-based decision tool designed to assess risk associated with opioid use in the primary care setting.

Methods

A prospective, longitudinal study was conducted to assess the utility of precision medicine testing in 1822 patients across 18 family medicine/primary care clinics in the United States. Using the profile, patients were categorized into low, moderate, and high risk for opioid use. Physicians who ordered testing were asked to complete patient evaluations and document their actions, decisions, and perceptions regarding the utility of the precision medicine tests.

Results

Approximately 47% of primary care physicians surveyed used the profile to guide clinical decision-making. The

SUBMITTER: Lee C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5784544 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature