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News From the Field: Study Confirms Real-World Reliability of a Key Tool for Alcohol Screening

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Volume 16, Issue 3 - Fall 2024

NEWS FROM THE FIELD: Study Confirms Real-World Reliability of a Key Tool for Alcohol Screening

The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test–Consumption (AUDIT-C) is a key, three-question tool used by health professionals to screen people for alcohol misuse. Although previous clinical research has validated use of the AUDIT-C, its test–retest reliability—a measure of the consistency of a test's results over time—has not been evaluated in routine-care conditions with adult primary care patients.

Now, scientists supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism have conducted a study to examine the AUDIT-C's reliability in real-world conditions. The team also aimed to evaluate the screening tool across demographic subgroups (defined by age, sex, race, and ethnicity) and options to complete the AUDIT-C online or in a clinic setting.

 

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