Improving recognition of alcohol use disorders in Veterans Health Administration primary care through implementation of standardized symptom assessment

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This VA-funded Career Development Award seeks to improve recognition of alcohol use disorder (AUD) in VA primary care through implementation of standardized symptom assessment. We will collect perspectives on acceptability and implementation determinants from patients and clinicians, apply user-centered design to develop a VA- and veteran-centered assessment process, and develop and pilot an implementation intervention. We will also work with patients and clinicians to develop a novel outreach process to increase treatment engagement among patients who have AUD identified in primary care.

Project Period:
April 1, 2026 — March 31, 2031

Accepting Trainees?

Unknown

Funding Type(s):
Federal

Funder(s):
Veterans Health Administration, Health Systems Research

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Geographic Area(s):
National

Practice Type(s):
Veterans Health Administration

Patient Population(s):
Adults, Veterans

Targeted Condition(s):
Alcohol use disorders/misuse