Original Research Prim Care Companion CNS Disord March 2026

Substance Use Referrals Among Inpatients With Serious Mental Illness: Clinical Characteristics and Real-World Evaluation of the New Hampshire Hospital Screening and Referral Algorithm

PCC CNS Disord 2026;28(2):10.4088/PCC.25m04110

Full Article Read the complete peer-reviewed article in Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. PCC CNS Disord 2026;28(2):10.4088/PCC.25m04110 FAQ How accurate was the New Hampshire Hospital Screening and Referral Algorithm for identifying psychiatric inpatients with serious mental illness who needed substance use intervention? 12 questions Key Takeaways In this referred inpatient sample, 730 patients were true positives and 160 were true negatives, with only 11 false positives and 26 false negatives, suggesting the algorithm may help standardize consult decisions while keeping missed intervention opportunities low. 5 takeaways
Clinical Guide How should clinicians use objective admission data to identify psychiatric inpatients with serious mental illness who need substance use disorder intervention? 8 steps
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