Therapeutic interventions for alcohol dependence in non-inpatient settings: a systematic review and network meta-analysis (protocol).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol dependence is common and serious cause of social and physical harm. However, the optimal management of those with moderate and severe alcohol dependence in primary and community care after detoxification remains unclear. The aim of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for maintaining abstinence in people with alcohol dependence following detoxification.

Methods

We will systematically search electronic databases and clinical trial registries for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining the effectiveness of pharmacological and/or psychosocial interventions for maintaining abstinence in recently detoxified, alcohol-dependent adults. The searches will be complemented by checking references and citations from included studies and o

SUBMITTER: Cheng HY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5387199 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature