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Evidence Review of Remote Treatment Intervention & Support for Gambling Harm

Author: Dr. Sasha Stark, Bahar Kunduru and Janine Robinson Published: June 2021
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Summary

This review by the Responsible Gambling Council examines the effectiveness of remote treatment interventions and support for gambling harm delivered online, via mobile apps, or by telephone.

Topics covered

  • types of remote gambling interventions and support
  • effectiveness of remote interventions compared to in-person
  • promising practices for remote intervention delivery and evaluation

Key findings

Remote interventions show positive outcomes for reducing gambling harm. However, more research is needed on which approaches work best for different populations. Key research gaps include:
  • treating comorbid conditions remotely
  • comparing guided versus self-guided interventions
Overall, remote options show promise but require further study to optimise their effectiveness.

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