Summanwar, DianaRopert, ChelanBarton, JamesHiday, RachaelBishop, DawnBoustani, MalazWillis, Deanna2024-09-172024-09-172024-07-11Summanwar D, Ropert C, Barton J, et al. Agile implementation of alcohol screening in primary care. BMC Prim Care. 2024;25(1):251. Published 2024 Jul 11. doi:10.1186/s12875-024-02500-7https://hdl.handle.net/1805/43357Background: Despite the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommendation to screen adults for unhealthy alcohol use, the implementation of alcohol screening in primary care remains suboptimal. Methods: A pre and post-implementation study design that used Agile implementation process to increase screening for unhealthy alcohol use in adult patients from October 2021 to June 2022 at a large primary care clinic serving minority and underprivileged adults in Indianapolis. Results: In comparison to a baseline screening rate of 0%, the agile implementation process increased and sustained screening rates above 80% for alcohol use using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test - Consumption tool (AUDIT-C). Conclusions: Using the agile implementation process, we were able to successfully implement evidence-based recommendations to screen for unhealthy alcohol use in primary care.en-USAttribution 4.0 InternationalAlcohol screeningPrimary careAgileImplementationHealthcare deliverySubstance use disordersQuality improvementArticle