Study Protocol for Alcohol Dependence Treatment in Hospitals
Author Information
Author(s): Lynn Owens, Graham Butcher, Ian Gilmore, Ruwanthi Kolamunnage-Dona, James Oyee, Liz Perkins, Tom Walley, Paula Williamson, Ken Wilson, Munir Pirmohamed
Primary Institution: The Wolfson Centre for Personalised Medicine, Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Liverpool
Hypothesis
Extended brief interventions (EBI) delivered to alcohol-dependent patients in a hospital setting by an Alcohol Specialist Nurse (ASN) will be effective when compared to usual care in reducing overall alcohol consumption and improving on the standard measures of alcohol dependence.
Conclusion
The study aims to test the clinical and cost effectiveness of extended brief interventions for alcohol-dependent individuals in an acute hospital setting.
Supporting Evidence
- Alcohol dependence affects approximately 3% of the English population.
- Only 5.6% of alcohol-dependent individuals ever access specialist treatment.
- Alcohol is a factor in over 40 medical conditions that can lead to hospitalisation.
Takeaway
This study is trying to see if a special kind of help for people who drink too much can work better than regular care when they go to the hospital.
Methodology
This is a randomized controlled trial comparing extended brief interventions to usual care for alcohol-dependent patients in a hospital setting.
Potential Biases
There may be risks of bias due to the non-blinding of subjects receiving the intervention.
Limitations
The study may face challenges in follow-up due to the nature of the patient population, which can be difficult to track.
Participant Demographics
Patients over the age of 17 years with alcohol dependence, living locally and amenable to follow-up.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Confidence Interval
95%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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