A systematic review of work‐place interventions for alcohol‐related problems

Abstract

The literature review revealed few methodologically adequate studies of work-place alcohol interventions. Study designs, types of interventions, measures employed and types of work-places varied considerably, making comparison of results difficult. However, it appears from the evidence that brief interventions, interventions contained within health and life-style checks, psychosocial skills training and peer referral have potential to produce beneficial results.

Alcohol consumption, mental health status, and treatment in Nigeria and Uganda

“…For example, studies have shown that workplace programs have the potential to support change in drinking norms and reduction of harmful drinking (e.g., Webb, Shakeshaft, Sanson-Fisher, & Havard, 2009), and that even brief interventions for harmful alcohol consumption have the potential to reduce alcohol intake (Kaner et al, 2007;Vasilaki, Hosier, & Cox, 2006). As a part of this strategy, special attention needs to be paid to treatment barriers that have been described in many other studies, such as concerns about privacy, social ------IJADR 7(1) ------stigma, and lack of social support systems (e.g., Grella & Stein, 2013;Schomerus et al, 2011;Schmidt & Room, 1999;Yap et al, 2013).…”

Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services in Canada

“…Workplaces provide an inimitable advantage to access difficult to reach and high risk populations, such as young males and high risk drinkers [46]. In a literature review of ten papers analyzing the effectiveness of workplace intervention strategies, Webb et al [46] found seven studies with significant reductions in alcohol consumption or related problems.…”

“…In a literature review of ten papers analyzing the effectiveness of workplace intervention strategies, Webb et al [46] found seven studies with significant reductions in alcohol consumption or related problems. Hermansson et al [47] found considerably positive results of a routine health and lifestyle check-up including alcohol screening at a large transport company.…”

A Relação entre Trabalho e Alcoolismo

“…Coloca-se, de imediato, o difíc il acesso a grandes grupos de participantes, bem como a obtenção de respostas fidedignas, principalme nte se as drogas ilícitas entrarem no estudo. Verifica-se a dificuldade de realização de estudos longitudinais, ou de ensaios clínicos randomizados com alcoolistas (Webb et al, 2009).…”