Cage app: Revolutionizing Substance Abuse Screening in Healthcare
The Cage App is a mobile screen tool specifically designed to aid physicians and healthcare professionals in identifying potential signs of substance abuse in their patients.
Functionality
The Cage acronym stands for:
Cut down: Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking or drug use?
Annoyed: Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking or drug use?
Guilty: Have you ever felt guilty about your drinking or drug use?
Eye opener: Have you ever taken a drink or used drugs first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?
Scoring System
Each question is scored based on the patient's response:
A "No" response scores 0 points.
A "Yes" response scores 1 point.
After all four questions are answered, the Cage App calculates a total score. A score of 2 or higher suggests the presence of a substance abuse problem. Even a score of 1 warrants further evaluation, indicating potential dependency issues that require clinical attention.
Impact
By streamlining the screening process with a straightforward questionnaire, the Cage app empowers healthcare providers to quickly assess patients for substance abuse risks during routine consultations or emergency visits. This proactive approach not only enhances diagnostic accuracy but also facilitates timely interventions and referrals to specialized treatment programs.
User Interface
The user-friendly interface of the Cage App ensures accessibility for healthcare professionals across diverse settings, from hospitals to outpatient clinics. Its intuitive design allows for seamless integration into existing electronic health record systems, promoting efficient data capture and management.
What's New in the Latest Version 1.4
Last updated on Jul 25, 2024
- Update with latest android sdk
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