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The Spanish language version of the TAPS tool: protocol for a validation and implementation study in primary care
Jan Gryczynski1, Katherine Sanchez2, Steven B Carswell1
1Friends Research Institute, COG Analytics, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Addiction Science & Clinical Practice
|November 17, 2023
Summary
This study validates the TAPS-ESP, a Spanish-language screening tool for tobacco, alcohol, and substance use. Validation in primary care aims to improve access to culturally relevant substance use screening for Spanish-speaking populations.
Area of Science:
- Substance Use Disorders
- Health Disparities
- Primary Care Research
Background:
- The TAPS Tool screens for unhealthy substance use in healthcare.
- A Spanish version, TAPS-ESP, was developed for mobile/web-based screening.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate the TAPS-ESP in Spanish-speaking primary care patients.
- To assess barriers and facilitators to TAPS-ESP implementation from a provider perspective.
Main Methods:
- Study protocol for validating TAPS-ESP in 1,000 Spanish-speaking primary care patients in Texas.
- Validation against diagnostic measures, screening tools, and biomarkers.
- Qualitative interviews with providers on workflow integration.
Main Results:
- N/A - Study protocol description.
Conclusions:
- Validation of TAPS-ESP can enhance access to evidence-based, culturally relevant substance use screening for underserved populations.
