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Methodological issues in the evaluation of Internet-based interventions for problem drinking.

John A Cunningham1, Trevor Van Mierlo

  • 1Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. john_cunningham@camh.net

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Internet-based interventions (IBI) show promise for alcohol problems, but effectiveness in real-world settings needs careful evaluation. Research on generalizability is crucial for widespread adoption of these accessible digital health tools.

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Area of Science:

  • Digital Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Internet-based interventions (IBI) are increasingly used for alcohol problems and addictive behaviors.
  • Translating face-to-face interventions to IBI may not guarantee equal effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Identify special considerations for evaluating IBI.
  • Discuss methodological issues in IBI development and evaluation, using the 'Check Your Drinking' screener as an example.

Main Methods:

  • Review of published works on IBI evaluation.
  • Case study of the 'Check Your Drinking' screener development and evaluation.

Main Results:

  • Randomized controlled trials show promising results for IBI.
  • Generalizability of findings from efficacy trials to naturalistic settings remains a limitation.

Conclusions:

  • Caution is advised when assuming IBI effectiveness in real-world settings mirrors controlled trials.
  • Advancing IBI research can enhance accessibility and anonymity for problem drinkers, potentially improving population-level treatment.
  • IBI offer a scalable solution for addressing alcohol consumption issues.