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A Systematic Review of the MHealth Interventions to Prevent Alcohol and Substance Abuse

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About the Course

This systematic review examines the use of mHealth interventions for preventing alcohol and substance abuse. The authors analyzed 12 peer-reviewed studies, focusing on the functionality, effectiveness, and design of mHealth interventions such as text messaging, smartphone applications, and web-based tools. The findings suggest that mHealth is a promising approach for reducing substance use due to its accessibility, ease of use, and potential for integration with other therapeutic modalities. While most studies supported its efficacy, limitations such as small sample sizes and high attrition rates highlight the need for further research.

This course is based on the reading online article, A Systematic Review of the MHealth Interventions to Prevent Alcohol and Substance Abuse created by Dr. Donna M. Kazemi et al in 2017.

Publication Details

Publication Date: J Health Commun. May 2017

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Dr. Donna M. Kazemi
Dr. Donna M. Kazemi is a professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s School of Nursing. She has extensive experience in substance use research and has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles.
Dr. Brian Borsari
Dr. Brian Borsari is a professor at the University of California, San Francisco, and a researcher at Brown University. He specializes in substance use interventions and has an established record of peer-reviewed publications.

Course Creator

L.A. Rankin

L.A. Rankin is a social worker with experience in many different settings with a variety of clients. She has worked with dementia and Alzheimers patients, dual diagnosis MH/MR, in a battered women’s shelter, and a rape crisis center. She also has 11 years of experience as a child protective social worker, where she earned certificates in domestic abuse/family violence and substance abuse.

Target Audience

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Identify key features and functionalities of mHealth interventions used in substance use prevention.
  2. 2 Analyze the strengths and limitations of current mHealth approaches in reducing alcohol and substance use.
  3. 3 Evaluate the future implications of mHealth technologies in clinical practice and public health interventions.

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The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.

Course Creator

L.A. Rankin – There are no relevant disclosures.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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Course Details

1 CE Hour
Reading Online
Course 103658

Related Topics

Prevention Alcohol Digital Interventions Public Health

Availability

This course is available until Jan 29th, 2035.

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