Early development of local data dashboards to depict the substance use care cascade for youth involved in the legal system: qualitative findings from end users
Summary
Rates of substance use are high among youth involved in the legal system (YILS); however, YILS are less likely to initiate and complete substance use treatment compared to their non legally-involved peers. There are multiple steps involved in connecting youth to needed services, from screening and referral within the juvenile legal system to treatment initiation and completion within the behavioral health system. Understanding potential gaps in the care continuum requires data and decision-making from these two systems. This study reports on the development of data dashboards that integrate these systems’ data to help guide decisions to improve substance use screening and treatment for YILS, focusing on end-user feedback regarding dashboard utility.
Associated JCOIN Study Title: Testing a Learning Health System in Juvenile Justice Settings (036)
Publication Year: 2024
Lead Author: Allyson Dir
Journal: BMC Health Services Research