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Alcohol-Use Disorders Identification Test: a comparison between paper and pencil and computerized versions
1Melbury Lodge, Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester, Hants, UK.
Alcohol and Alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire)
|February 5, 2000
Summary
A computerized Alcohol-Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is as effective as the original paper version for screening problem drinking. This digital tool offers comparable results and patient acceptance in clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Addiction research
- Clinical psychology
- Health informatics
Background:
- Screening questionnaires are vital for early detection of problem drinking.
- The Alcohol-Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is a key tool in this area.
- Advancements in technology prompt evaluation of digital health tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the acceptability and scoring comparability of a computerized AUDIT versus its traditional paper-and-pencil format.
- To assess the utility of digital health solutions in addiction screening.
- To validate the use of technology in delivering standardized diagnostic tools.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving 110 patients at an alcoholism day-treatment facility.
- Administration of both computerized and paper-and-pencil versions of the AUDIT.
- Analysis of patient responses and scores from both formats.
Main Results:
- The computerized AUDIT demonstrated comparable scores to the paper-and-pencil version.
- Patient acceptability of the computer version was found to be similar to the traditional format.
- No significant differences were observed between the two AUDIT formats.
Conclusions:
- The computerized AUDIT is a viable and effective alternative to the paper-and-pencil version.
- Digital screening tools can be reliably used for detecting problem drinking.
- This technology enhances accessibility and potentially efficiency in addiction screening programs.