Efficacy of digital interventions for smoking cessation by type and method: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Smoking cessation is the only evidence-based approach to reducing tobacco-related health risks, yet traditional interventions suffer from limited coverage. Although digital interventions show promise, their comparative efficacy across methodological frameworks and technology types remains unclear. Here we assessed digital interventions versus standard care via frequentist random-effects network meta-analysis of 152 randomized controlled trials (48.8% USA, 7.5% China). Interventions were categorized by methodology and technology type, with cross-matched subgroup analyses. Results showed that personalized interventions significantly improved smoking cessation rates compared with standard care (relative risk (RR) 1.86, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.54-2.24), while group-customized interventi

SUBMITTER: Li S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12545192 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature