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Validity of the Single-Item Screen–Cannabis (SIS-C) for Cannabis Use Disorder Screening in Routine Care

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Key Points Question Is a single question about cannabis use, used in routine primary care with results documented in electronic health records, an accurate screening test for past-year cannabis use… Click to show full abstract

Key Points Question Is a single question about cannabis use, used in routine primary care with results documented in electronic health records, an accurate screening test for past-year cannabis use disorder? Findings In this diagnostic study of 1688 adult patients, the Single-Item Screen–Cannabis (SIS-C) had excellent performance characteristics as a screening test for cannabis use disorder. Report of any past-year cannabis use balanced sensitivity and specificity. Meaning These findings suggest that the brief SIS-C is a valid screen for cannabis use disorder and could be easily integrated with screening for other behavioral health conditions in primary care.

Keywords: use disorder; screen cannabis; cannabis use; cannabis

Journal Title: JAMA Network Open
Year Published: 2022

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