OMB approves
this pilot test of the feasibility of implementing screening and
brief intervention (SBI) in an emergency dept. (ED) setting based
on the correspondences of November 5 and 15, 1996. However, OMB's
approval is contingent upon CDC continuing to to coordinate its SBI
research with NIH/NIAAA, as well as other relevant research. Should
CDC eventually submit a study of SBI's efficacy in the ED to OMB,
the agency will report on all of its coordination activities,
including identification of changes resulting from coordination
(e.g., elimination of duplication with other research efforts and
sharing of relevant findings).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1997
10/31/1997
1,700
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0
440
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Screening and brief intervention for
alcohol problems (SBI) is an inexpensive secondary prevention
strategy that can be offered in health care settings. Because the
emergency department (ED) frequently serves persons with alcohol
problems, it is a promising venue for SBI. However, SBI has not
been studied in the ED and much remains to be learned about
optimizing SBI in a setting where staff and resources are often
overextended. CDC proposes to test the feasibility of implementing
SBI in a public hospital ED in preparation for a trial of its
efficacy.
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