Digital Interventions for People With Co-Occurring Depression and Problematic Alcohol Use: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness of digital interventions addressing depressive symptoms and alcohol use simultaneously among people with co-occurring depression and problematic alcohol use.

Methods

Seven databases were searched for trials evaluating digital interventions aimed at depression and alcohol use. Random-effects meta-analyses were conducted to pool effects on depressive symptoms and alcohol use up to 3-month and 6-month follow-up. Overall quality for every outcome was assessed with GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation).

Results

The pooled effect of digital interventions compared to their comparators was in favour of digital interventions. Small but significant effects on depressive

SUBMITTER: Schouten MJE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8753780 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature