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== Calculator Inputs == | == Calculator Inputs == | ||
| − | + | There are no inputs with default mappings for this assessment tool. | |
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| + | Two "yes" responses indicate that the possibility of alcoholism should be investigated further. | ||
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| + | The questionnaire asks the following questions: | ||
| + | # Have you ever felt you needed to '''C'''ut down on your drinking? | ||
| + | # Have people '''A'''nnoyed you by criticizing your drinking? | ||
| + | # Have you ever felt '''G'''uilty about drinking? | ||
| + | # Have you ever felt you needed a drink first thing in the morning ('''E'''ye-opener) to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover? | ||
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== Calculator Outputs == | == Calculator Outputs == | ||
Revision as of 15:20, 5 April 2013
Description
The CAGE Alcohol Screening tool is utilized to identify alcoholism.
Calculator Inputs
There are no inputs with default mappings for this assessment tool.
Two "yes" responses indicate that the possibility of alcoholism should be investigated further.
The questionnaire asks the following questions:
- Have you ever felt you needed to Cut down on your drinking?
- Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
- Have you ever felt Guilty about drinking?
- Have you ever felt you needed a drink first thing in the morning (Eye-opener) to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover?
Calculator Outputs
| Output | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CAGE alcohol screening test score | Result | CAGE screening test score |
References
http://www.healthyplace.com/psychological-tests/cage-alcohol-screening-test/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAGE_questionnaire