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Kaner EF, Beyer F, Dickinson HO, et al. Effectiveness of brief alcohol interventions in primary care populations. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2007;(2):CD004148.
Clinical impact ratings GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★⋆⋆
METHODS
Data sources:
Medline (1966 to February 2006), EMBASE/Excerpta Medica (1980 to February 2006), Cochrane Drug and Alcohol Group specialised register (February 2006), Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group specialised register (2005), 5 other databases, hand searches of relevant journals, and bibliographies of relevant studies and reviews.
Study selection and assessment:
randomised controlled trials (RCTs) or cluster RCTs comparing BIs (1–4 sessions [5–50 min] of information, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviews, or self-completed action plans) with extended psychological interventions …
Footnotes
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Sources of funding: Department of Health Primary Care Career Scientist Award and Cochrane Collaboration.