Featured Publications
Text Messaging to Reduce Alcohol Relapse in Prelisting Liver Transplant Candidates: A Pilot Feasibility Study
DeMartini KS, Schilsky ML, Palmer A, Fehon DC, Zimbrean P, O'Malley SS, Lee HB, Toll BA. Text Messaging to Reduce Alcohol Relapse in Prelisting Liver Transplant Candidates: A Pilot Feasibility Study. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2018, 42: 761-769. PMID: 29498753, PMCID: PMC6438371, DOI: 10.1111/acer.13603.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcoholic liver diseaseLiver transplant candidatesLiver transplant patientsStandard careEfficacy outcomesTransplant patientsTransplant candidatesFeasibility outcomesTM participantsAlcohol interventionsClinical efficacy outcomesLiver transplantation programPreliminary efficacy outcomesPrimary feasibility outcomePilot feasibility trialPilot feasibility studyRelapse prevention interventionsBetter treatment outcomesLiver diseaseFeasibility trialUnited NetworkTransplantation programIntervention satisfactionTreatment outcomesAlcohol relapse
2017
Using Sleep Interventions to Engage and Treat Heavy‐Drinking College Students: A Randomized Pilot Study
Fucito LM, DeMartini KS, Hanrahan TH, Yaggi HK, Heffern C, Redeker NS. Using Sleep Interventions to Engage and Treat Heavy‐Drinking College Students: A Randomized Pilot Study. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2017, 41: 798-809. PMID: 28118486, PMCID: PMC5378596, DOI: 10.1111/acer.13342.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeavy-drinking college studentsAlcohol-related consequencesCollege studentsSleep interventionsGreater sleep improvementsBehavioral sleep interventionsHeavy drinking college studentsTreatment engagement strategiesHeavy-drinking studentsHigher alcohol consumption levelsSubsequent drinking outcomesWeb-based interventionSleep concernsEffective alcohol interventionsSleep treatmentsDrinking outcomesDrinking weekAlcohol interventionsSleep improvementImproved sleep qualitySleep contentControl conditionAlcohol consumption levelsAlcohol useRecruitment ads
2016
Randomized Controlled Trial of a Very Brief, Multicomponent Web-Based Alcohol Intervention for Undergraduates With a Focus on Protective Behavioral Strategies
Leeman RF, DeMartini KS, Gueorguieva R, Nogueira C, Corbin WR, Neighbors C, O’Malley S. Randomized Controlled Trial of a Very Brief, Multicomponent Web-Based Alcohol Intervention for Undergraduates With a Focus on Protective Behavioral Strategies. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2016, 84: 1008-1015. PMID: 27599223, PMCID: PMC5332163, DOI: 10.1037/ccp0000132.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeavy drinkingWeb-based alcohol interventionPast-month heavy drinkingPeak drinkingControl conditionAlcohol-related problemsBrief interventionAlcohol interventionsYoung adultsInterventionWeeksSignificant differencesDrinkingMonthsDrinksFocused listPBSAssessment controlResearch interventionsFirst studyCondition participants
2015
Novel Approaches to Individual Alcohol Interventions for Heavy Drinking College Students and Young Adults
DeMartini KS, Fucito LM, O’Malley S. Novel Approaches to Individual Alcohol Interventions for Heavy Drinking College Students and Young Adults. Current Addiction Reports 2015, 2: 47-57. PMID: 26258001, PMCID: PMC4524658, DOI: 10.1007/s40429-015-0043-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol interventionsAlcohol outcomesCollege studentsHeavy drinking college studentsYoung adultsNovel interventionsAlcohol-related problemsNovel treatment approachesIntervention efficacyTreat populationAlcohol useEfficacious interventionsTreatment approachesAlcohol consumptionTreatment integrationInterventionEfficacyLimited durationAdultsOutcomesStudentsUrgent needPopulationPrevalenceTrials
2009
Correlates of AUDIT Risk Status for Male and Female College Students
DeMartini K, Carey K. Correlates of AUDIT Risk Status for Male and Female College Students. Journal Of American College Health 2009, 58: 233-239. PMID: 19959437, DOI: 10.1080/07448480903295342.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlood alcohol concentrationRisk statusPsychosocial problemsLower health ratingsLifetime drug useBrief alcohol interventionLogistic regression modelsAlcohol use patternsHigher alcohol useGender-specific correlatesSleep problemsHazardous drinkersHealth ratingsDrug useAlcohol interventionsRisk participantsAlcohol useHealth indexDrinker statusBehavioral correlatesDifferent behavioral profilesWomenBehavioral profileRegression modelsAlcohol concentrationThe motivational context for mandated alcohol interventions for college students by gender and family history
Carey K, DeMartini K. The motivational context for mandated alcohol interventions for college students by gender and family history. Addictive Behaviors 2009, 35: 218-223. PMID: 19914002, PMCID: PMC2815154, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2009.10.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMotivational variablesAlcohol useAlcohol interventionsDecisional balanceCollege studentsMotivational contextIntrinsic motivationPeer normsMotivational factorsDrinking patternsAlcohol problemsCurrent alcohol useMore motivationMotivationSanction eventGender differencesBaseline assessmentFemale studentsPrevention interventionsStudentsInterventionMale studentsBiological riskGenderParticipantsAlcohol Interventions for College Students Improves Antecedents of Behavioral Change: Results from a Meta-Analysis of 34 Randomized Controlled Trials.
Scott-Sheldon L, DeMartini K, Carey K, Carey M. Alcohol Interventions for College Students Improves Antecedents of Behavioral Change: Results from a Meta-Analysis of 34 Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal Of Social And Clinical Psychology 2009, 28: 799-823. PMID: 33767529, PMCID: PMC7990229, DOI: 10.1521/jscp.2009.28.7.799.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol-related knowledgePsychological outcomesAlcohol interventionsFirst post-intervention assessmentEffect sizePost-intervention assessmentAlcohol expectanciesDescriptive normsPositive effect sizesMean effect sizeCollege studentsIntervention contentIndependent ratersBehavioral changesIntervention characteristicsMethodological featuresInterventionParticipant characteristicsGreater improvementCollege students' knowledgeAntecedentsControlled TrialsRandom-effects modelIntentionAttitudes
2007
Individual-level interventions to reduce college student drinking: A meta-analytic review
Carey K, Scott-Sheldon L, Carey M, DeMartini K. Individual-level interventions to reduce college student drinking: A meta-analytic review. Addictive Behaviors 2007, 32: 2469-2494. PMID: 17590277, PMCID: PMC2144910, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2007.05.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol-related problemsCollege drinkersRisk college drinkersCollege student drinkingMeta-analytic reviewMaintenance of effectsIndividual-level interventionsNormative feedbackMean effect sizeMotivational interviewingComparison conditionStudent drinkingModerator analysesIntervention conditionAlcohol interventionsRisk reduction interventionsFace interventionsEfficacious interventionsStudy descriptorsIntervention componentsEffect sizeFuture researchPrevention interventionsReduction interventionsParticipant characteristics