Study Protocol for Alcohol Screening in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Coulton Simon, Watson Jude, Bland Martin, Drummond Colin, Kaner Eileen, Godfrey Christine, Hassey Alan, Morton Veronica, Parrott Steve, Phillips Tom, Raistrick Duncan, Rumball Daphne, Tober Gillian
Primary Institution: Centre for Health Service Studies, University of Kent
Hypothesis
Stepped care interventions for older hazardous alcohol users reduce alcohol consumption compared with a minimal intervention at 12 months post randomisation.
Conclusion
The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of stepped care interventions for older hazardous alcohol users in primary care.
Supporting Evidence
- Older populations experience alcohol-related problems at lower consumption levels.
- There is strong evidence for the effectiveness of brief psychosocial interventions in reducing alcohol consumption.
- Stepped care interventions provide a resource-efficient means of meeting the needs of older hazardous alcohol users.
Takeaway
This study is trying to find out if a special way of helping older people who drink too much alcohol works better than just giving them basic advice.
Methodology
The study is a pragmatic parallel group randomised controlled trial comparing stepped care interventions with a minimal intervention.
Participant Demographics
Participants are primary care attendees aged 55 years or more.
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