Validation of transdermal alcohol concentration data collected using wearable alcohol monitors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. (1st November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kianersi, Sina; Luetke, Maya; Agley, Jon; Gassman, Ruth; Ludema, Christina; Rosenberg, Molly
• Is Part Of: Drug and alcohol dependence. Volume 216(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-11-01
• Subjects: Transdermal alcohol content -- Wearable alcohol biosensor -- Transdermal alcohol sensor -- Systematic review -- Meta-analysis; Drug abuse -- Periodicals; Alcoholism -- Periodicals; 616.86
• DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108304
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0376-8716

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of transdermal alcohol content (TAC) data ( i.e. index test) collected with wearable alcohol monitors for assessment of alcohol use or any other alcohol related outcome ( e.g., excessive alcohol use) among adults 18 and older. Methods: We will systematically search MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI, Web of Science) for TAC validation studies. The reference standards for this systematic review study are alcohol use data collected through self-reports, breathalyzers, or blood samples. If enough studies are available to conduct a meta-analysis, we will use a hierarchical regression approach to pool the results and obtain summary point estimates.