SynthesisEmergency medicine Australasia : EMA2025
Review article: Electronic screening and brief intervention for alcohol-related trauma: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Abstract
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Electronic Screening and Brief Intervention (e-SBI) in changing or reducing alcohol consumption and/or related risk behaviours among trauma patients compared to standard of care. Following Cochrane Collaboration's guidelines and PRISMA recommendations, a search of electronic databases (MEDLINE via PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus and Web of Science) and grey literature (Google Scholar) was conducted. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) from 1995 to 2023 were included, focusing on e-SBI for alcohol misuse in trauma patients. Quality assessment utilised the Cochrane risk of bias tool. Bayesian meta-analysis was employed for synthesising outcomes. Four RCTs, totalling 2641 participants, were included. While e-SBI demonstrated a significant reduction in problematic alcohol consumption up to 6 months post-implementation, uncertainties were noted in risk behaviours determined by: average alcohol consumption, binge drinking and alcohol-related consequences. Heterogeneity in measurements and population variations contributed to the nuanced findings. The review suggests that e-SBI may be effective in reducing problematic alcohol consumption in the short term among alcohol-related trauma patients. However, uncertainties and methodological variations highlight the need for standardised outcome measurements, consistent reporting and further exploration of e-SBI's long-term impact. Relevance to health promotion: Understanding the effectiveness of e-SBI in managing alcohol-related issues among trauma patients is crucial for health promotion. Despite uncertainties, the findings underscore the potential of e-SBI as a scalable and accessible intervention. e-SBI in the setting of the present study, emphasises the importance of tailored approaches in public health strategies.
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