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Table 1 Interpretation of potential assessment and treatment effects based on outcomes of contrasts among SMART-ED conditions

From: Study design to examine the potential role of assessment reactivity in the Screening, Motivational Assessment, Referral, and Treatment in Emergency Departments (SMART-ED) protocol

Equalities and Inequalities

Conclusions

MSO*

 

SAR**

 

SAR/BI-B†

Assessment Reactivity

Treatment Effects

 

<

 

<

 

Yes

Yes

 

<

 

=

 

Yes

No

 

=

 

<

 

No

Yes

 

=

 

=

 

No

No

  1. *MSO = minimal screen only. **SAR = screening, assessment, and referral to treatment if indicated or requested. †SAR/BI-B = screening, assessment, and referral if indicated or requested plus brief intervention and subsequent telephone follow-up booster sessions.