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. 2013;31(3):10.1080/07347324.2013.800425.
doi: 10.1080/07347324.2013.800425.

Smartphone-Based, Self-Administered Intervention System for Alcohol Use Disorders: Theory and Empirical Evidence Basis

Patrick L Dulin  1 , Vivian M Gonzalez  1 , Diane K King  1 , Danielle Giroux  1 , Samantha Bacon  1
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Smartphone-Based, Self-Administered Intervention System for Alcohol Use Disorders: Theory and Empirical Evidence Basis

Patrick L Dulin et al. Alcohol Treat Q. 2013.

Abstract

Advances in mobile technology provide an opportunity to deliver in-the-moment interventions to individuals with alcohol use disorders, yet availability of effective "apps" that deliver evidence-based interventions is scarce. We developed an immediately available, portable, smartphone-based intervention system whose purpose is to provide stand-alone, self-administered assessment and intervention. In this paper, we describe how theory and empirical evidence, combined with smartphone functionality contributed to the construction of a user-friendly, engaging alcohol intervention. With translation in mind, we discuss how we selected appropriate intervention components including assessments, feedback and tools, that work together to produce the hypothesized outcomes.

Keywords: Alcohol; Intervention; Self-Administered; Smartphone; Technology.

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