Web-based interventions for substance use disorders

Copeland, Jan; Martin, Greg

doi:10.1016/s0740-5472(03)00165-x

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“…This indicates that existing treatment options are not suitable or desirable for all individuals with addiction-related problems and new modes of therapy should be considered. The widespread and growing availability of the Internet presents an opportunity for broad dissemination and improved access to interventions (Cunningham et al, 2005;Copeland & Martin, 2004). This review has also highlighted the need for further research to determine if treatment effects can be generalized between disorders.…”

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A systematic review of Internet-based therapy for the treatment of addictions

Gainsbury

Blaszczynski

2011

Clinical Psychology Review

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A systematic review of Internet-based therapy for the treatment of addictions

Gainsbury

Blaszczynski

2011

Clinical Psychology Review

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“…14 Although recent publications suggest that there has been a sharp increase in the number of web-based interventions available (Copeland and Martin, 2004), this systematic review suggests that there is a relatively small number of published data on the effectiveness of such interventions, while the process studies suggest positive feedback from users. Given the potential ability for web-based interventions to reach a wide audience at low cost, it would appear prudent to ensure that the efficacy of such interventions is evaluated before making them available to the public via the world wide web.…”

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“…Although delivery mode does not impact on the effectiveness of feedback interventions, the widespread and growing availability of the internet does present an opportunity for broad dissemination and improved access to interventions (Cunningham et al, 2005;Copeland and Martin, 2004). Nielson//NetRatings global trends data from 2002 show that as many as 79% of Americans, 72% of Australians and 68% of the UK population have access to the internet with access figures continuing to rise (Steyn and Chan, 2003).…”

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“…Previously published reviews which have included information on web-based interventions for alcohol use have either provided only narrative accounts of the results, descriptions of the interventions with limited details on outcome results, and/or have not designated web-based interventions as their primary focus (e.g. Walters et al, 2005;Copeland and Martin, 2004). Non-systematic reviews have concluded that computer generated personalized feedback can be effective in reducing alcohol consumption (e.g.…”

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The effectiveness of web-based interventions designed to decrease alcohol consumption — A systematic review

Bewick

Trusler

Barkham

et al. 2008

Preventive Medicine

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This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain. A C C E P T E D M A N U S C R I P T ACCEPTED MANUSCRIPT A C C E P T E D M A N U S C R I P T ACCEPTED MANUSCRIPT 2 AbstractObjective: To review the published literature on the effectiveness of web-based interventions designed to decrease consumption of alcohol and/or prevent alcohol abuse.Method: Relevant articles published up to, and including, May 2006 were identified through electronic searches of Medline, PsycInfo, Embase, Cochrane Library, ASSIA, Web of Science and Science Direct. Reference lists of all articles identified for inclusion were checked for articles of relevance. An article was included if its stated or implied purpose was to evaluate a web-based intervention designed to decrease consumption of alcohol and/or to prevent alcohol abuse. Studies were reliably selected and quality-assessed, and data were independently extracted and interpreted by two authors.Results: Initial searches identified 191 articles of which 10 were eligible for inclusion. Of these, five provided a process evaluation only, with the remaining five providing some pre-to postintervention measure of effectiveness. In general the percentage quality criteria met was relatively low and only one of the 10 articles selected was a randomized control trial. Conclusion:The current review provides inconsistent evidence on the effectiveness of eIectronic screening and brief intervention (eSBI) for alcohol use. Process research suggests that web-based interventions are generally well received. However further controlled trials are needed to fully investigate their efficacy, to determine which elements are key to outcome and to understand if different elements are required in order to engage low and high risk drinkers.Key Words: Alcohol; Brief Interventions; Web-Based; Personalized Feedback; Systematic Review. A C C E P T E D M A N U S C R I P T ACCEPTED MANUSCRIPT 3 IntroductionBrief interventions for health problems such as alcohol use disorders have been of growing interest over the last few decades (Moyer et al., 2002). Several reviews have been conducted on the effectiveness of face-to-face brief interventions in health care and treatment settings (Moyer et al., 2002;Bien et al., 1993). Results are consistent, showing that brief interventions are more effective than no counseling (Bien et al., 1993).Personalized feedback is often incorporated into brief interventions and aims to encourage behavior and/or attitude change. Studies suggest that incorporating social norms information into feedback interventions can help decrease alcohol consumption, encouraging participants to beco...

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“…Lack of experience with computers could also prove an impediment in many settings. A number of published articles have described the use of brief Internet-based interventions for alcohol use; although these articles suggest that most users of these websites find them helpful and interesting, none provide any data regarding outcomes (Copeland & Martin, 2004). Further, although the Internet has clear potential as a platform for reaching otherwise untreated substance abusers, this approach is limited to those who (a) have Internet access, (b) are aware of the existence of brief intervention websites, and (c) choose to utilize such a site.…”

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Computer-based brief motivational intervention for perinatal drug use

Ondersma

Chase

Svikis

et al. 2005

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

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Computer-based brief motivational interventions may be able to reach a high proportion of at-risk individuals and thus have potential for significant population impact. The present studies were conducted to determine the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a computer-based brief motivational intervention (the motivation enhancement system, or MES). In Study 1, quantitative and qualitative feedback from 30 postpartum women and 17 women in treatment for drug use were used to modify the software. In Study 2, 50 urban postpartum women who reported drug use in the month before pregnancy completed the intervention and provided repeated within-session ratings of state motivation. In Study 3, 30 women were randomly assigned to intervention or control conditions with 1-month follow-up. Overall, women rated the MES as highly acceptable and easy to use and reported significant increases in state motivation at postintervention and at 1-month follow-up (d = .49). These preliminary results are encouraging and suggest that further work in this area is warranted.

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Web-based interventions for substance use disorders

Cited by 160 publications

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A systematic review of Internet-based therapy for the treatment of addictions

A systematic review of Internet-based therapy for the treatment of addictions

The effectiveness of web-based interventions designed to decrease alcohol consumption — A systematic review

Computer-based brief motivational intervention for perinatal drug use

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