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Table 11 Summary results of included systematic reviews, for miscellaneous interventions

From: Which interventions for alcohol use should be included in a universal healthcare benefit package? An umbrella review of targeted interventions to address harmful drinking and dependence

Intervention

Population

Comparator

Outcome

Timeframe

Effect size (method: effect (95% CI))

I2

Publication bias

Number of RCTs

Quality assessment of RCTs

Bibliotherapy (any therapeutic intervention presented in a written format, designed to be read and implemented by the client (e.g. brochures, self-help manuals or books) [99]

Patients Identified as “At-Risk” Through Screening

No intervention

Alcohol consumption

2–12 months

MW: 0.21

NR

NR

9

High

Patients Identified as “At-Risk” Through Screening

More extensive treatment

alcohol consumption

2–12 months

MW: -0.1

NR

NR

3

High

Physical activity [100]

Individuals diagnosed with AUD and/or seeking treatment for alcohol use

Alternative non-physical activity, usual care, no intervention

Abstinence from alcohol

1 month to 3 years

RR: 1.56

(0.78, 3.14)

67.1%

NR

2

Very low

  1. AUD Alcohol use disorder, CI Confidence interval, MW Mean weight, NR Not reported, RCT Randomised controlled trial, RR Relative risk