Interventions to prevent and reduce excessive alcohol consumption in older people: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

harmful alcohol consumption is reported to be increasing in older people. To intervene and reduce associated risks, evidence currently available needs to be identified.

Methods

two systematic reviews in older populations (55+ years): (1) Interventions to prevent or reduce excessive alcohol consumption; (2) Interventions as (1) also reporting cognitive and dementia outcomes. Comprehensive database searches from 2000 to November 2016 for studies in English, from OECD countries. Alcohol dependence treatment excluded. Data were synthesised narratively and using meta-analysis. Risk of bias was assessed using NICE methodology. Reviews are reported according to PRISMA.

Results

thirteen studies were identified, but none with cognition or dementia outcomes. Three re

SUBMITTER: Kelly S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6016606 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature