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Case finding for at risk drinking in general practice: cost-benefit analysis.

M B King

    Psychological Medicine
    |May 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Early detection of at-risk drinking is crucial in general practice. The CAGE questionnaire offers a cost-effective screening tool, proving advantageous for general practitioners over standard diagnostic methods.

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    Area of Science:

    • General Practice
    • Public Health Screening
    • Alcohol Use Disorder Detection

    Background:

    • Increasing need for early detection of at-risk alcohol consumption in primary care settings.
    • Current diagnostic methods may not be sufficient for routine screening in general practice attenders.
    • Importance of integrating effective screening tools into daily clinical workflows.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To perform a cost-benefit analysis of the CAGE questionnaire for identifying at-risk drinkers.
    • To evaluate the utility of the CAGE questionnaire in a general practice setting.
    • To compare the CAGE questionnaire's advantage against usual diagnostic practices.

    Main Methods:

    • Cost-benefit analysis.
    • Case finding for at-risk drinkers using the CAGE questionnaire.
    • Evaluation among general practice attenders.

    Main Results:

    • The CAGE questionnaire is beneficial for general practitioners.
    • The questionnaire provides an advantage over existing diagnostic methods.
    • Cost-benefit analysis supports its use in routine practice.

    Conclusions:

    • The CAGE questionnaire is a valuable tool for early detection of at-risk drinking in general practice.
    • Its implementation offers a favorable cost-benefit ratio.
    • It enhances the diagnostic capabilities of general practitioners for alcohol-related issues.

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