Qualitative Experience of Self-Exclusion Programs: A Scoping Review
Cyril Devault-Tousignant1, Nicolas Lavoie1, Mélissa Côté2
1Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sherbrooke University, Sherbrooke, QC J1H 5N4, Canada.
Summary
Self-exclusion programs are a popular responsible gambling tool for individuals with gambling disorder. While effective, improvements are needed in awareness, accessibility, and holistic management approaches.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Gambling disorder is a significant public health concern, characterized by persistent gambling behavior leading to distress and co-occurring psychiatric issues.
- Individuals with gambling disorder often utilize self-management strategies, with self-exclusion programs gaining prominence as a responsible gambling tool.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review summarizing the existing literature on self-exclusion programs for gambling disorder.
- To explore participants' perceptions and experiences with self-exclusion as a responsible gambling strategy.
Main Methods:
- An extensive electronic literature search was performed on May 16, 2022, across ten academic databases.
- The initial search identified 236 articles, reduced to 109 after duplicate removal, with six articles ultimately included after full-text review.
Main Results:
- Despite identified barriers and limitations, self-exclusion programs are generally perceived as effective responsible gambling strategies.
- Participants' experiences highlight the need for enhanced program features and broader management approaches.
Conclusions:
- Current self-exclusion programs require improvements in awareness, publicity, availability, staff training, off-site venue inclusion, and technology-assisted monitoring.
- A holistic management approach is essential for addressing gambling disorders comprehensively.
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