Screening for harmful substance use in emergency departments: a systematic review

ConclusionsSix screening tools demonstrated both sensitivities and specificities  ≥ 83% for detecting alcohol abuse/dependence in EDs. Tools with the highest sensitivities (AUDIT ≥ 8; RAPS ≥ 1) and that prioritize simplicity and efficiency (SASQ) should be prioritized.
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research