Suzanne E. Spear|Michele G. Shedlin|Brian Gilberti|Maya Fiellin|Jennifer McNeely
Feasibility and Acceptability of An Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interview Version of the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) in Primary Care Patients
California State University, Northridge|New York University|New York University|New York University|New York University
study explores feasibility acceptability computer selfadministered approach substance use screening perspective primary care patientsfortyeight patients large safety net hospital new york city completed audio computerassisted selfinterview acasi version alcohol smoking substance involvement screening test assist qualitative interview assess feasibility acceptability comprehension comfort screening questions preferences screening mode interviewer computer qualitative data analysis organized participants feedback major themesparticipants overwhelmingly reported comfortable acasi assist mean administration time 52 minutes range 16148 minutes major themes qualitative interviews 1 acasi assist feasible acceptable patients 2 social stigma around substance use barrier patient disclosure 3 acasi screening preclude personal interaction providersthe acasi assist appropriate feasible approach substance use screening primary care highly sensitive nature substance use screening tools must explain purpose screening assure patients privacy protected inform patients opportunity discuss screening results provider