Physical exercise for pathological gamblers

Angelo, Daniela Lopes; Tavares, Hermano; Bottura, Henrique Moura Leite; Zilberman, Monica L.

doi:10.1590/s1516-44462009000100017

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“…In contrast, the synthesis and effect sizes for pharmacotherapy CBD treatments highlighted a mismatch between the effectiveness of the intervention and the quality of the study conducted, with the possible exception of Koran et al’s (2003) citalopram study. Caution is indicated regarding the interpretation of all the calculations across type of CBD intervention as (a) uncontrolled effect sizes are often larger than the controlled effects (Field, 2005) and (b) large effect sizes are potentially compromised once poor acceptability, unknown durability and poor treatment model fidelity are considered.…”

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Treatments for compulsive buying: A systematic review of the quality, effectiveness and progression of the outcome evidence

Hague¹,

Hall²,

Kellett³

2016

J Behav Addict

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Background and aimsThis review appraises the progression and status of the evidence base for the treatment of compulsive buying disorder (CBD), in order to highlight what currently works and to prompt useful future research.MethodsOnline databases ISI Web of Knowledge, PsycINFO, and PubMed via Ovid were searched at two time points. Two quality checklists and an established model of therapy evaluation (hourglass model) evaluated the quality and progression of both psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy treatments for CBD. Uncontrolled effect sizes were calculated and meta-regression analyses were performed regarding treatment duration.ResultsA total of 29 articles met the inclusion criteria, which were divided into psychotherapy (n = 17) and pharmacotherapy treatments (n = 12). Of the 29 studies, only 5 studies have been tested under conditions of high methodological quality. Both forms of treatment had been evaluated in a haphazard manner across the stages of the hourglass model. Although large effects were demonstrated for group psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, such evidence of effectiveness was undermined by poor study quality and risk of publication bias. Long-term CBD treatment was associated with improved outcome with pharmacotherapy, but not when delivering psychotherapy.DiscussionGroup psychotherapy currently appears the most promising treatment option for CBD. Poor methodological control and sporadic evaluation of specific treatments have slowed the generation of a convincing evidence base for CBD treatment. Defining the active ingredients of effective CBD treatment is a key research goal.

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Treatments for compulsive buying: A systematic review of the quality, effectiveness and progression of the outcome evidence

Hague¹,

Hall²,

Kellett³

2016

J Behav Addict

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“…We also offer open group debates that, on a weekly basis, discuss themes related to quality of life such as self-esteem, emotional and physical health, nutrition, relationships, work, family life, personal finance management, spirituality and leisure. We have found encouraging preliminary evidence of the utility of physical exercise in diminishing gambling craving [17,18], and quality-of-life groups in consolidating therapeutic gains for extended periods [19]. Additionally, non-published data from our routine clinical assessments reveal that almost 75% of our patients, men and women, complained of sexual dysfunction and were unsatisfied with their sex lives.Therefore, we built a post-therapy psychoeducation programme in human sexuality for gamblers completing the traditional treatment package and are currently assembling a research protocol to test its effects.…”

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Gambling in Brazil: a call for an open debate

Tavares

2014

Addiction

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“…The effects of aerobic exercise have been evaluated with psychological and physiological variables in other addictions, but in the population with GD there is only one pilot study prior to the two mentioned. Angelo [53] obtained improvements in the severity of gambling symptoms (including craving, frequency, spending, and emotional distress) and in psychosocial functioning after group aerobic exercise. As for other variables considered in the literature, a study in a population with substance abuse was found, raising the importance of attending to the preferences for exercise and how it is performed by each patient to reduce dropouts and achieve greater adherence to treatment [54].…”

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Effectiveness of Physiotherapy in Managing Symptomatology in Gambling Disorder Patients: A Systematic Review

Carrascosa-Arteaga,

López-Liria,

Catalán-Matamoros

et al. 2023

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Although the prevalence of gambling disorder (GD) and problem gambling has remained stable in recent years, the expansion of legalized gambling is considered a public health problem leading to significant personal, familial, and social impacts. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of various physiotherapy interventions on the symptoms of patients with GD. A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was conducted in December 2022, using descriptors related to physiotherapy and GD in ten databases. Inclusion criteria were designed to identify clinical trials published in the last decade. Eight studies were identified, with a total of 357 patients, and the main variables measured were anxiety and depression symptoms, gambling craving, and gambling desire. The interventions included aerobic exercise, relaxation techniques, and non-invasive brain stimulation. Results suggest that physiotherapy may help with GD symptoms, although more research is needed to strengthen these findings. These findings highlight the potential of physiotherapy in treating GD and provide a basis for future research to better understand the effectiveness of these interventions.

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Physical exercise for pathological gamblers

Cited by 8 publications

References 4 publications

Treatments for compulsive buying: A systematic review of the quality, effectiveness and progression of the outcome evidence

Treatments for compulsive buying: A systematic review of the quality, effectiveness and progression of the outcome evidence

Gambling in Brazil: a call for an open debate

Effectiveness of Physiotherapy in Managing Symptomatology in Gambling Disorder Patients: A Systematic Review

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