Marko Kolšek1, Tonka Poplas Susič, Janko Kersnik. 1. Department of Family Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana , Ljubljana, SVN , Slovenia. marko.kolsek@mf.uni-lj.si
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test Consumption (AUDIT-C) questionnaire as a screening instrument for identification of hazardous and harmful drinkers give some false-positive and negative results. Changes of answers decrease the number of false results. METHODS: Changes in second and third questions with theoretical simulation of possible answers' combinations was made; cutoff scores have to be changed. Study with original and adapted AUDIT-C was conducted among 298 students to analyze the differences. RESULTS: Adapted Slovenian version of AUDIT-C gives less false-positive and less false-negative results. CONCLUSIONS: Changes of AUDIT-C questionnaire that give less false results means less potential disharmony in doctor-patient relationship, less unnecessary questioning, less time spent inadequately, and also less missed hazardous drinkers.
BACKGROUND:Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test Consumption (AUDIT-C) questionnaire as a screening instrument for identification of hazardous and harmful drinkers give some false-positive and negative results. Changes of answers decrease the number of false results. METHODS: Changes in second and third questions with theoretical simulation of possible answers' combinations was made; cutoff scores have to be changed. Study with original and adapted AUDIT-C was conducted among 298 students to analyze the differences. RESULTS: Adapted Slovenian version of AUDIT-C gives less false-positive and less false-negative results. CONCLUSIONS: Changes of AUDIT-C questionnaire that give less false results means less potential disharmony in doctor-patient relationship, less unnecessary questioning, less time spent inadequately, and also less missed hazardous drinkers.