Integration of Substance Use Screening Into the Electronic Health Record for Adolescent Trauma Patients: A Quality Improvement Project.

Background: Adolescent substance abuse is a well-acknowledged and increasing concern. Screening brief intervention and referral to treatment for alcohol and drug use in adolescent trauma is a requirement, but program implementation remains a challenge for many trauma centers.

Objective: This study aims to examine the effect of an integrated electronic health record screening tool and staff training on screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment compliance in adolescent trauma.