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Patient And Provider-Level Factors That Underlie Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Offer And Acceptance In Veterans With Cirrhosis, Nikki Duong
Graduate Medical Education (GME) Resident and Fellow Research Day Posters
Background: Untreated alcohol use disorder (AUD) is associated with poor cirrhosis outcomes. We evaluated factors associated with AUD treatment discussions and initiation in the Veterans Health Administration.
Methods: Chart reviews were conducted for veterans with International Classification of Diseases codes for both cirrhosis and AUD who were receiving care at one of three large medical centers in 2020. Factors associated with a 1-year offer of AUD treatment and its acceptance were assessed using regression models, which included as covariates demographic characteristics, comorbidities, and depression, as measured by the patient health questionnaire (PHQ-2) from the electronic health record.
Results: The cohort …