Electronic Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (e-SBIRT) for Gambling Harm: A Mixed-methods
Simon Wright1, Jessica Smith2, Glen Dighton2
1School of Psychology, Swansea University, Singleton Campus, Swansea, SA2 8PP, UK. 2380375@swansea.ac.uk.
Journal of Gambling Studies
|September 4, 2025
Summary
Electronic screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (e-SBIRT) for gambling is acceptable and increases treatment-seeking behavior. This digital health tool shows promise for addressing gambling harm and improving public health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Digital Health Interventions
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Gambling harm represents a substantial public health issue with low treatment engagement.
- Electronic screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (e-SBIRT) programs offer a potential solution to increase treatment uptake.
- Existing research has not explored the application of e-SBIRT for gambling-related harm.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the acceptability of an e-SBIRT program for individuals experiencing gambling harm.
- To determine if e-SBIRT influences treatment-seeking behavior among individuals with gambling severity.
- To gather qualitative insights into user experiences with e-SBIRT for gambling.
Main Methods:
- A single-arm mixed-methods study was conducted.
- Quantitative data on user satisfaction, perceived impact, and helpfulness were collected.
- Qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with a subset of participants.
Main Results:
- Participants (n=63) reported high satisfaction and found the e-SBIRT helpful, with increased likelihood of seeking treatment.
- Individuals with higher gambling severity scores found the e-SBIRT more acceptable and were more inclined to seek treatment.
- Qualitative feedback (n=7) corroborated the high acceptability of the e-SBIRT intervention.
Conclusions:
- The findings support the acceptability of e-SBIRT as an intervention for gambling harm.
- e-SBIRT demonstrates potential to enhance treatment-seeking behavior in this population.
- Further research is warranted to refine the e-SBIRT intervention and evaluate its effectiveness in mitigating gambling harm.
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