Workplace Interventions Preventing Risky Use of Alcohol and Sick Leave
- Conditions
- Sick LeaveWorkplace InterventionsPresenteeismAlcohol Consumption
- Interventions
- Behavioral: BalanceBehavioral: Riskbruk
- Registration Number
- NCT03466541
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Stavanger
- Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of two workplace interventions (the Riskbruk model and Balance) in reducing risky alcohol consumption, sickness absence and presenteeism. The purpose is to assess whether the Riskbruk model should be implemented in the Norwegian workforce in its entirety, whether the less extensive and costly alternative Balance is sufficient, or if neither one of them show effectiveness compared to usual care.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 500
- Employees screening positive for at-risk drinking (8+ on the AUDIT)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Balance Balance The group allocated to the Balance intervention will follow a comprehensive multi-session eHealth intervention with personalised feedback on the screening results. Riskbruk Riskbruk The employees randomised to the Riskbruk group will be offered two consultations a ∼15 min with the OHS. The subjects will receive individual feedback on the screening results. During these sessions, Motivational Interviewing will be used.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in sickness absence Baseline and 6 months Change in alcohol consumption Baseline and 6 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in presenteeism Baseline and 6 months
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Stavanger
🇳🇴Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway