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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedBurner E, Zhang M, Terp S
Feasibility and acceptability of a text message-based intervention to reduce overuse of alcohol in emergency department patients: controlled proof-of-concept trial.
The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of and patient satisfaction with a text-based mHealth extension of an emergency department (ED) screening program to reduce risky alcohol use in low-income, urban patients. A case-control study was designed using a SMS text message-capable phones to receive mROAD (mobilizing to Reduce Overuse of Alcohol in the ED), an SMS text message-based extension of the ED screening program. mROAD is a 7-day program of twice-daily SMS text messages based on the NIH Health Rethinking Drinking campaign. Of 1028 patients screened, 9.2% exhibited risky alcohol use based on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) in the ED. Almost a quarter of the patients did not have an SMS text-messaging capable phone, leaving 76% eligible patients. Changes in behavior were similar between the two groups. The number of drinking days reported in the prior 30 days decreased by 5 and the number of heavy drinking days decreased by 4.1. Patients reported an 11-point increase in motivation to change alcohol use via the Change Questionnaire.
AHRQ-funded; HS022402.
Citation: Burner E, Zhang M, Terp S .
Feasibility and acceptability of a text message-based intervention to reduce overuse of alcohol in emergency department patients: controlled proof-of-concept trial.
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2020 Jun 4;8(6):e17557. doi: 10.2196/17557..
Keywords: Alcohol Use, Substance Abuse, Emergency Department, Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Screening, Prevention
Joseph D, Vogel JA, Smith CS
Alcohol as a factor in 911 calls in Denver.
This study analyzed data from 911 calls in Denver, Colorado to determine the impact of excessive alcohol consumption on those calls. The number of calls made from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2014 was 169,642 and of those calls 30% had alcohol consumption has a main factor, and 29% as a contribution factor. These calls were more likely associated with male sex, traumatic injuries, advanced monitoring, airway adjuncts, and medications for sedation.
AHRQ-funded; HS023901.
Citation: Joseph D, Vogel JA, Smith CS .
Alcohol as a factor in 911 calls in Denver.
Prehosp Emerg Care 2018 Jul-Aug;22(4):427-35. doi: 10.1080/10903127.2017.1413467..
Keywords: Alcohol Use, Emergency Department, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Healthcare Utilization
Chavez LJ, Liu CF, Tefft N
Unhealthy alcohol use in older adults: association with readmissions and emergency department use in the 30 days after hospital discharge.
This study examined the association between AUDIT-C alcohol screening results and 30-day readmissions or ED visits. Alcohol screening results indicating high-risk drinking that were available in medical records were modestly associated with risk for 30-day readmissions and were not associated with risk for ED visits.
AHRQ-funded; HS022800.
Citation: Chavez LJ, Liu CF, Tefft N .
Unhealthy alcohol use in older adults: association with readmissions and emergency department use in the 30 days after hospital discharge.
Drug Alcohol Depend 2016 Jan;158:94-101. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.11.008.
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Keywords: Alcohol Use, Elderly, Emergency Department, Hospital Readmissions, Lifestyle Changes