A systematic review of chatbot-assisted interventions for substance use.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study systematically reviewed research on the utilization of chatbot-related technologies for the prevention, assessment, and treatment of various substance uses, including alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs.

Methods

Following PRISMA guidelines, 28 articles were selected for final analysis from an initial screening of 998 references. Data were coded for multiple components, including study characteristics, intervention types, intervention contents, sample characteristics, substance use details, measurement tools, and main findings, particularly emphasizing the effectiveness of chatbot-assisted interventions on substance use and the facilitators and barriers affecting program effectiveness.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Lee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11420135 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature