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Summary of the evidence

Rating

Likely to be beneficial

Computer-based interventions (CBIs) were found in a narrative systematic review (Dudgale et al., 2020, N = 14 279) to be effective in:

improving substance misuse and mental health outcomes for those completing CBIs from baseline to postintervention and to follow-up at 6 months

Details

Note: this evidence summary is only valid for the outcomes, target groups, settings and substances/patterns of use described below.

Name of response option

digital interventions

Desired outcome(s)

improve mental health outcomes
reduce substance use

Area(s)

Treatment

Specific substance or pattern of use

co-morbidity

Target group(s) or setting(s)

dual-diagnosis patients

References

Stephanie Dugdale, Sarah Elison-Davies, Heather Semper, Jonathan Ward & Glyn Davies (2019): Are Computer-Based Treatment Programs Effective at Reducing Symptoms of Substance Misuse and Mental Health Difficulties Within Adults? A Systematic Review, Journal of Dual Diagnosis, DOI: 10.1080/15504263.2019.1652381

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