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Robyn Whittaker1, Ron Borland, Chris Bullen

  • 1Clinical Trials Research Unit, University of Auckland, Cnr Morrin & Merton Rds, Glen Innes, Auckland, New Zealand.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|October 13, 2009
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Mobile phone interventions show promise for short-term smoking cessation, but long-term effectiveness requires further investigation. More rigorous studies are needed to confirm sustained quitting rates.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Digital Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Innovative smoking cessation interventions are needed for individuals not using traditional services.
  • Mobile phones are ubiquitous, especially among young adults, presenting a potential platform for health programs.
  • Mobile phone-based interventions offer a novel approach to deliver smoking cessation support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of mobile phone-based interventions for smoking cessation.
  • To determine if mobile technology can aid individuals in quitting smoking.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic search of multiple databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, etc.) was conducted without language or date restrictions.
  • Included randomized or quasi-randomized trials of mobile phone interventions for smokers aiming to quit.

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  • Meta-analysis using the Mantel-Haenszel method was performed where data allowed; otherwise, descriptive statistics were used.

    • Main Results:

    • Four trials were included, analyzing text message programs and internet/mobile phone programs separately.
    • Text message programs showed a significant increase in short-term self-reported quitting (RR 2.18).
    • Internet and mobile phone programs demonstrated statistically significant increases in both short-term and long-term self-reported quitting (RR 2.03).

    Conclusions:

    • Current evidence suggests mobile phone interventions do not significantly impact long-term smoking cessation outcomes.
    • Short-term cessation rates show positive results with mobile phone-based approaches.
    • Further rigorous research is necessary to ascertain the long-term efficacy of these digital health interventions.