The purpose of this research study is to learn if an emergency department screening and telehealth intervention reduces substance use among individuals receiving emergency department treatment at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
650
The ED-SMART intervention will include: (i) a brief (approximately 15 minutes) counseling session in the emergency department and (ii) five, monthly brief counseling sessions (approximately 15 to 30 minutes) delivered by telehealth. These sessions will focus on creating individualized strategies to help participants reach their alcohol and substance use reduction goals
The substance use information condition will receive printed health information covering information about substance use (e.g., definitions, hazards, potential for addiction, injury, and other consequences). Research staff will also discuss ways to utilize primary care or establish care with a primary care provider to provide ongoing follow-up.
Self-reported substance use
Self-reported substance use frequency
Time frame: From baseline to the sixth month follow-up assessment
Self-reported substance use quantity
Self-reported substance use quantity for each substance
Time frame: From baseline to the six month follow-up
Incidence of positive substance use disorder screen
Incidence of positive substance use disorder screen as measured by the NIDA Modified ASSIST or AUDIT
Time frame: From baseline to the six month follow-up
Toxicology assays for substance use
Proportion with positive toxicology assay for substance use
Time frame: From baseline to the six month follow-up assessment
Self-reported healthcare utilization
Self-reported healthcare utilization
Time frame: Baseline to the six month follow-up assessment
Fatal and non-fatal overdose
Frequency of fatal and non-fatal overdose
Time frame: Baseline to the six month follow-up assessment
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