To test the effectiveness of a self help booklet without therapist guidance vis-à-vis a psycho-education brochure for adult problem drinkers in the general population.
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Verkorte titel
Aandoening
Self help, problem drinking, randomised controlled trial, bibliotherapy without therapist guidance, adult general population;
(NLD: zelfhulp, probleemdrinken, effectonderzoek, volwassen algemene bevolking).
Ondersteuning
Onderzoeksproduct en/of interventie
Uitkomstmaten
Primaire uitkomstmaten
Problem drinking, defined as alcohol consumption exceeding the guideline – 21 or 14 standard units (m/f) average per week or 6 or 4 units (m/f) at least one day per week over the previous three months.
Achtergrond van het onderzoek
The experimental condition decreased it's alcohol consumption over the past three months to a significant higher degree than the control condition six months after the start of the intervention.
Doel van het onderzoek
To test the effectiveness of a self help booklet without therapist guidance vis-à-vis a psycho-education brochure for adult problem drinkers in the general population.
Onderzoeksopzet
N/A
Onderzoeksproduct en/of interventie
Experimental condition:
The self help book “How to moderate your drinking?” (Hoe minder te drinken; Van Emst 1997)? This self help book is based on cognitive behavioural and self control principles. The book aims to support problem drinkers in their effort to decrease their alcohol consumption. The booklet consists of information on sensible and risky drinking patterns, alcohol monitoring diary and tips and exercises for maintaining reduced alcohol consumption and coping with relapse. The recommended treatment period is 6 weeks.
Control condition:
A psycho-educational brochure on the effects of alcohol use.
Publiek
P.O. Box 725
H. Riper
Da Costakade 45
Utrecht 3500 AS
The Netherlands
+31 (0)30 2971100
hriper@trimbos.nl
Wetenschappelijk
P.O. Box 725
H. Riper
Da Costakade 45
Utrecht 3500 AS
The Netherlands
+31 (0)30 2971100
hriper@trimbos.nl
Belangrijkste voorwaarden om deel te mogen nemen (Inclusiecriteria)
1. a. Men drinking either more than 21 units per week (excessive drinking) or more than 6 units at least one day per week for the past three months (hazardous drinking);
b. Women drinking over 14 units a week or more than 4 units at least one day a week for the past three months. One unit represents 10 g of ethanol;
2. Age 18 to 65;
3. Given informed consent.
Belangrijkste redenen om niet deel te kunnen nemen (Exclusiecriteria)
1. Receiving professional help for problem drinking in the 12 months period before the start of the study;
2. Not available for follow up;
3. Participation in a study with a conflicting interest.
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