Making measurement-based care for addictions a reality in primary care [commentary].

Review of Measurement-based care of using DSM-5 for opioid use disorder: can we make opioid medication treatment more effective by J Mardsen, B Tai, R Ali, L Hu, AJ Rush, N Volkow. Three factors are important to consider when integrating measurement-based care for opioid use disorders into primary care: integration with other behavioral health and substance use disorders care, the availability of a brief, valid measure that is responsive to change, and implementation in a manner that fosters accurate reporting.

Related protocols: CTN-0065

Categories: Opioid use disorder, Primary care, Screening and assessment instruments
Tags: Article (Peer-Reviewed)
Authors: Bradley, Katharine A.; Caldeiro, Ryan M.; Hallgren, Kevin A.; Kivlahan, Daniel R.
PMCID: PMC7837283
PMID: 31037777
Source: Addiction 2019;114(8):1355-1356. [doi: 10.1111/add.14605]