Can smartphone mental health interventions reduce symptoms of anxiety? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Abstract Background Various psychological interventions are effective for reducing symptoms of anxiety when used alone, or as an adjunct to anti-anxiety medications. Recent studies have further indicated that smartphone-supported psychological interventions may also reduce anxiety, although the role...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of affective disorders 2017-08, Vol.218, p.15-22 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Abstract Background Various psychological interventions are effective for reducing symptoms of anxiety when used alone, or as an adjunct to anti-anxiety medications. Recent studies have further indicated that smartphone-supported psychological interventions may also reduce anxiety, although the role of mobile devices in the treatment and management of anxiety disorders has yet to be established. Methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of all randomized clinical trials (RCTs) reporting the effects of psychological interventions delivered via smartphone on symptoms of anxiety (sub-clinical or diagnosed anxiety disorders). A systematic search of major electronic databases conducted in November 2016 identified 9 eligible RCTs, with 1837 participants. Random-effects meta-analyses were used to calculate the standardized mean difference (as Hedges’ g) between smartphone interventions and control conditions. Results Significantly greater reductions in total anxiety scores were observed from smartphone interventions than control conditions (g=0.325, 95% C.I.=0.17 to 0.48, p |
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ISSN: | 0165-0327 1573-2517 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.jad.2017.04.046 |