Using practice facilitation to improve alcohol-related care in primary care: a mixed-methods pilot study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol use is a significant risk factor for disability and death in U.S. adults, and approximately one out of every six Veterans seen in primary care (PC) report unhealthy alcohol use. Unhealthy alcohol use is associated with increased risk for poor medical outcomes, substantial societal costs, and death, including suicide. Based on substantial evidence from randomized controlled trials and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, VA/DoD clinical guidelines stipulate that all Veterans screening positive for unhealthy alcohol use should receive evidence-based alcohol care in PC, including brief counseling interventions (BI) and additional treatment (e.g., pharmacotherapy) for those with alcohol use disorders (AUD). The VA pioneered implementing alcohol screening and BI i

SUBMITTER: Bachrach RL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8919159 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature