@article{ref1,
title="Effectiveness of workplace intervention for reducing alcohol consumption: a systematic review and meta-analysis",
journal="Alcohol and alcoholism",
year="2019",
author="Yuvaraj, K. and Eliyas, Salin K. and Gokul, S. and Manikandanesan, S.",
volume="54",
number="3",
pages="264-271",
abstract="AIMS: To review the effectiveness of workplace interventions in reducing alcohol consumption among employees. <br><br>METHODS: Systematic search of science databases from inception till May 2018 for trials where an intervention was tested against a control and data presented as amount of alcohol consumed per week. Quality of trials was assessed by Cochrane risk of bias tool. Meta-analysis was performed with random-effects model and pooled mean difference (MD) was reported with 95% confidence interval. Publication bias was assessed using Egger's test. <br><br>RESULTS: Seven trials with 1291 participants could be included. No outcome assessments were blinded. There was positive effect of workplace intervention on reduction of alcohol consumption with pooled MD of -2.25 [95% CI: -4.20 to -0.30]. The effect was only seen where subjects had a baseline alcohol consumption of over 15 standard drinks per week. There was no heterogeneity across the trials (I2=0%). Funnel plot was symmetrical shaped and Egger's test confirmed that there was no publication bias. Two studies found no advantages to intervention on differences on the AUDIT test. <br><br>CONCLUSION: There is weak evidence for workplace interventions (varying modes) as a way of facilitating reduction in the consumption of alcohol among employees but only among the heavier consumers.<br><br>© The Author(s) 2019. Medical Council on Alcohol and Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0735-0414",
doi="10.1093/alcalc/agz024",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agz024"
}