User engagement with technology-mediated self-guided interventions for addictions: scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Technology-mediated self-guided interventions (TMSGIs) for addictive disorders represent promising adjuncts and alternatives to traditional treatment approaches (eg, face-to-face psychotherapy). However, meaningful evaluation of such interventions remains elusive given the lack of consistent terminology and application. Preliminary findings suggest that TMSGIs are useful but engagement remains modest for various reasons reported by users, including lack of personalisation. The aim of this review is to explore how TMSGIs have been defined and applied in addictions populations with an emphasis on technical and logistical features associated with greater user engagement.

Methods and analysis

This scoping review protocol was developed in accordance with the Arksey a

SUBMITTER: Brazeau BW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9403117 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature