Are co-occurring behavioural health risk factors related to reach and efficacy of in-person versus computer-generated brief alcohol interventions? Findings from a randomized controlled trial.
Filipa Krolo-Wicovsky, Sophie Baumann, Anika Tiede et al.
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial examined the impact of co-occurring behavioral health risk factors (HRFs) on the reach and efficacy of brief alcohol interventions among 961 at-risk alcohol users in a hospital setting. The study found that the number of HRFs did not affect the reach or efficacy of the interventions. However, participants with three HRFs showed a significant reduction in alcohol use after both intervention types compared to assessment only.
Key findings
- Reach and intervention efficacy were independent of HRF score (p = .677 and p = .179, respectively).
- Participants with three HRFs showed a significant decrease in alcohol use after computer-generated feedback (p = .004).
- In-person counseling also led to a significant reduction in alcohol use for those with three HRFs (p = .044).
- Both interventions were equally effective across varying HRF scores.
Why it matters
Understanding the effectiveness of alcohol interventions in patients with multiple behavioral health risk factors is crucial for optimizing treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes in clinical settings.