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Suggested specifications for a standardized Addiction Severity Index database.

D Carise1, A T McLellan, J Cacciola

  • 1The Treatment Research Institute, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. dcarise@tresearch.org

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
|August 23, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a Standard Addiction Severity Index (ASI) Database to improve data sharing. A standardized format will enhance the value of ASI data for clinicians, researchers, and policymakers.

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Area of Science:

  • Addiction research
  • Health informatics
  • Data standardization

Background:

  • The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) is a widely used tool in addiction studies.
  • Multiple ASI versions and data systems hinder data sharing and reduce information value.
  • Difficulty in sharing ASI data limits its utility for treatment providers, policymakers, and researchers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish operational definitions and specifications for a Standard ASI Database.
  • To create a unified format for collecting and storing ASI data.
  • To facilitate seamless data sharing across different users and systems.

Main Methods:

  • Developed standard variable names, data types, field lengths, value labels, and range checks for the ASI, 5th edition.

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  • Provided electronic access to detailed specifications.
  • Illustrated examples and rationale for the standard database elements.

    • Main Results:

    • Defined specifications for a "Standard ASI Database."
    • Included details on variable names, data types, field lengths, value labels, and range checks.
    • Made comprehensive ASI data elements available electronically.

    Conclusions:

    • A Standard ASI Database format is proposed to become an industry standard.
    • Standardization will enable easier data sharing regardless of software or collection methods.
    • This will significantly benefit treatment providers, clinicians, researchers, payers, and policymakers.