Screening for Psychotherapeutic Medication Misuse in Primary Care Patients: Comparing Two Instruments

Conclusions:
Rates of prescription medication misuse were substantial with both RxCAGE and POMI-e showing promise as screening instruments. Future studies are needed to test prescription medication misuse screening tools in broader populations and pilot interventions for those screening positive.

Source: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine - March 7, 2019 Category: Primary Care Authors: Tong, S. T., Polak, K. M., Weaver, M. F., Villalobos, G. C., Smith, W. R., Svikis, D. S. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research