Review of HEDIS Substance Use Disorder Measures
Author Information
Author(s): O. E. Goal, Amanda Isca, Cameron Adams, Maria Adela Grando
Primary Institution: College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University
Hypothesis
The study aims to characterize published articles reporting HEDIS® SUD measures and recommend future work on applying and investigating these metrics.
Conclusion
More research is needed on the HEDIS® SUD metrics and their usefulness in informing SUD prevention and treatment, policy, and public health outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- Twenty-eight articles were included after removing 92 duplications.
- Twenty-five articles were retrospective cohort studies, two were RCTs, and one was a mixed-method study.
- Twenty-seven papers utilized the Initiation and Engagement of Substance Use Disorder Treatment (IET) measure.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well healthcare measures for substance use treatment are working and found that we need to learn more about them to help people better.
Methodology
The study used the PRISMA-ScR scoping review protocol to analyze published work on HEDIS® SUD measures.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to overlapping data sources and the exclusion of non-peer-reviewed literature.
Limitations
The study did not conduct a critical appraisal of the literature or assess publication bias.
Participant Demographics
The studies included diverse populations, including adults, adolescents, and various ethnicities.
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