Online Assessment Feedback for Problem Drinkers
Author Information
Author(s): John A Cunningham, Keith Humphreys, Kypros Kypri, Trevor van Mierlo
Primary Institution: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Hypothesis
Respondents would be drinking less at three months’ follow-up as compared to baseline.
Conclusion
The study found that improvements can be made to the CYD screener to better serve specific populations, particularly periodic heavy drinkers.
Supporting Evidence
- 388 volunteers participated in the study, with a completion rate of 70% for the follow-up survey.
- Problem drinkers found the feedback report more useful and accurate compared to moderate drinkers.
- Participants who reduced their perceived risk of health consequences also reduced their drinking.
Takeaway
This study looked at how an online tool helps people who drink too much understand their drinking habits and encourages them to drink less.
Methodology
Participants completed an online screener and provided feedback through surveys at baseline and three months later.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-selection of participants and the lack of a control group.
Limitations
The study was not a randomized controlled trial, and there was significant attrition from baseline to follow-up.
Participant Demographics
69% female, mean age 40.3 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P < .001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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