2021
Problem Drinking
Coupet E, Vaca F. Problem Drinking. 2021, 129-138. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-67123-5_9.ChaptersUnhealthy alcohol useAlcohol use disorderAlcohol useEmergency departmentRelated harmsTreatment service utilizationAlcohol-related injuriesAlcohol-attributable cancersGlobal disease burdenSpectrum of severityExcessive alcohol consumptionAcute conditionsUnintentional injuriesChronic conditionsDisease burdenMental Disorders Fifth EditionCancer preventionService utilizationGastrointestinal tractAlcohol abuseUse disordersAlcohol consumptionBrief interventionSBIRTStatistical Manual
2018
Comparative analysis of emergency department patients lost to follow-up after computerized alcohol screening and brief intervention
Farahabadi M, Chakravarthy B, Hoonpongsimanont W, Vaca F, McCoy C, Anderson C, Imani G, Wong P, Lotfipour S. Comparative analysis of emergency department patients lost to follow-up after computerized alcohol screening and brief intervention. Journal Of Human Behavior In The Social Environment 2018, 28: 623-631. DOI: 10.1080/10911359.2018.1449692.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol screeningLower oddsBrief interventionChange scoresComputerized alcohol screeningAlcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) scoresEmergency department patientsAlcohol drinking habitsYears of ageTarget population characteristicsBaseline characteristicsDepartment patientsRetrospective studyEmergency departmentPatientsIntervention studiesDrinking habitsLogistic regressionDemographic characteristicsDemographic factorsFollowScoresOddsInterventionAge
2015
mHealth Tool for Alcohol Use Disorders Among Latinos in Emergency Department
Abujarad F, Vaca FE. mHealth Tool for Alcohol Use Disorders Among Latinos in Emergency Department. Proceedings Of The International Symposium On Human Factors And Ergonomics In Health Care 2015, 4: 12-19. PMID: 26844234, PMCID: PMC4734390, DOI: 10.1177/2327857915041005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
The impact of limited English proficiency on asthma action plan use
Riera A, Navas-Nazario A, Shabanova V, Vaca FE. The impact of limited English proficiency on asthma action plan use. Journal Of Asthma 2013, 51: 178-184. PMID: 24147607, DOI: 10.3109/02770903.2013.858266.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAsthma action plan useAction plan usePediatric emergency departmentPlan useLEP caregiversExact testCaregivers' reasonsQualified health centersFisher's exact testPhysician attentivenessSymptom managementChief complaintEmergency departmentChild's asthmaLimited English proficiencyHealth centersAge of childrenWhite raceMild/Caregiver educationAsthmaLatino ethnicityCaregivers' abilityPrivate insuranceCaregiversAdolescent Balloon Analog Risk Task and Behaviors that Influence Risk of Motor Vehicle Crash Injury.
Vaca FE, Walthall JM, Ryan S, Moriarty-Daley A, Riera A, Crowley MJ, Mayes LC. Adolescent Balloon Analog Risk Task and Behaviors that Influence Risk of Motor Vehicle Crash Injury. AAAM Annual Conference 2013, 57: 77-88. PMID: 24406948, PMCID: PMC3861840.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMotor vehicle crash involvementCrash injuriesBalloon Analogue Risk TaskRisk behaviorsClinical encountersSelf-reported risk behaviorsMotor vehicle crash injuriesAdolescent health clinicMean numberHospital emergency departmentSubsequent traumatic injuryHealth risk behaviorsCrash involvementBusy clinical environmentEffective screening measuresReal-world risk-taking behaviorsRisk TaskEmergency departmentAdolescent patientsHealth clinicsTraumatic injuryPrevention interventionsInjuryInfluence riskSubstance use
2011
Six-Month Follow-Up of Computerized Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment in the Emergency Department
Vaca FE, Winn D, Anderson CL, Kim D, Arcila M. Six-Month Follow-Up of Computerized Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment in the Emergency Department. Substance Use & Addiction Journal 2011, 32: 144-152. PMID: 21660874, DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2011.562743.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk patientsEmergency departmentAlcohol consumptionBrief interventionAlcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) scoresComputerized alcohol screeningEmergency department patientsSix-month followInterview 6 monthsLow alcohol consumptionTelephone interview 6 monthsDepartment patientsAlcohol screeningObservational studyAlcohol abusePatientsIntervention modalitiesViable screeningAlcohol useStudy sampleNational InstituteAssessment of readinessBNIReferralFollow
2010
Feasibility of Emergency Department Bilingual Computerized Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment
Vaca F, Winn D, Anderson C, Kim D, Arcila M. Feasibility of Emergency Department Bilingual Computerized Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment. Substance Use & Addiction Journal 2010, 31: 264-269. PMID: 21038180, DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2010.514245.Peer-Reviewed Original Research