The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of opportunistic screening and stepped care interventions for older hazardous alcohol users in primary care (AESOPS) - A randomised control trial protocol

• Main Authors: Morton Veronica (Author), Hassey Alan (Author), Godfrey Christine (Author), Kaner Eileen (Author), Drummond Colin (Author), Bland Martin (Author), Watson Jude (Author), Coulton Simon (Author), Parrott Steve (Author), Phillips Tom (Author), Raistrick Duncan (Author), Rumball Daphne (Author), Tober Gillian (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is a wealth of evidence regarding the detrimental impact of excessive alcohol consumption. In older populations excessive alcohol consumption is associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke and...