Effective interventions for gaming disorder: A systematic review of randomized control trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify effective intervention methods for gaming disorder (GD) through a rigorous assessment of existing literature.

Methods

We conducted a search of six databases (PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, CNKI, WanFang, and VIP) to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that tested GD interventions, published from database inception to December 31, 2021. Standardized mean differences with 95% confidence intervals were calculated using a random effects model. Risk of bias was assessed with the Risk of Bias 2 (RoB 2) tool.

Results

Seven studies met the inclusion criteria. Five interventions were tested in these studies: group counseling, craving behavioral intervention (CBI), transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), the acceptance and cognitive restructuri

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9940764 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature