Comparison 3. MI versus assessment and feedback.
Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
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1 Extent of substance use | 7 | Std. Mean Difference (Random, 95% CI) | Subtotals only | |
1.1 Short f‐u | 7 | 986 | Std. Mean Difference (Random, 95% CI) | 0.12 [‐0.01, 0.24] |
1.2 Medium f‐u | 2 | 265 | Std. Mean Difference (Random, 95% CI) | 0.38 [0.10, 0.66] |