Smartphone-Based, Self-Administered Intervention System for Alcohol Use Disorders: Theory and Empirical Evidence Basis

Authors

• Diane K. King
• Patrick L. Dulin
• Vivian M. Gonzalez
• Danielle Giroux
• Samantha Bacon

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Description

Advances in mobile technology provide an opportunity to deliver in-the-moment interventions to individuals with alcohol use disorders, yet availability of effective “apps” that deliver evidence-based interventions is scarce. We developed an immediately available, portable, smartphone-based intervention system whose purpose is to provide stand-alone, self-administered assessment and intervention. In this paper, we describe how theory and empirical evidence, combined with smartphone functionality contributed to the construction of a user-friendly, engaging alcohol intervention. With translation in mind, we discuss how we selected appropriate intervention components including assessments, feedback and tools, that work together to produce the hypothesized outcomes.

Publication Date

7-5-2013

Keywords

Technology, Alcohol, Intervention, Smartphone, Self-Administered

Recommended Citation

King, Diane K.; Dulin, Patrick L.; Gonzalez, Vivian M.; Giroux, Danielle; and Bacon, Samantha, "Smartphone-Based, Self-Administered Intervention System for Alcohol Use Disorders: Theory and Empirical Evidence Basis" (2013). Articles. 46.
https://scholarworks.alaska.edu/uaa_iser_articles/46

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http://hdl.handle.net/11122/14676