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  • Psychology
  • Mobile Health Interventions

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  • Smartphone applications have increased hypnotherapy accessibility for over a decade.
  • The quality of hypnosis interventions delivered via mobile apps varies significantly.
  • Existing apps present a wide range of features and therapeutic claims.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and summarize the characteristics of available hypnotherapy mobile applications.
  • To assess the quality, evidence base, and developer credentials of popular hypnotherapy apps.
  • To identify gaps and limitations in current mobile hypnotherapy interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review of hypnotherapy apps was conducted using relevant search terms.
  • Apps were identified from Android and iOS stores, with 168 meeting inclusion criteria.
  • Data on app targets, developer training, and evidence-based claims were extracted and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • The most common targets for hypnotherapy apps were sleep (56.0%), relaxation/meditation (54.8%), and stress (36.9%).
  • Only 20.2% of apps indicated developers trained in hypnosis, and 7.7% claimed evidence-based treatment.
  • A mere four apps reported participation in clinical efficacy trials.

Conclusions:

  • Hypnotherapy apps hold significant potential for healthcare delivery.
  • There is a current limitation in the availability of apps grounded in empirical research and evidence-based protocols.
  • Further development is needed to ensure the quality and efficacy of mobile hypnotherapy interventions.