19 July 2019
Researchers:
Prof. Matt Field, Ms Fiona Campbell, Dr Emma Hock, Dr Ruth Wong, University of Sheffield
Key findings
- Most digital interventions have been evaluated with randomized controlled trials, and there is a need to use alternative research methods to evaluate them.
- Populations that are most at risk of alcohol-related harm have been understudied.
- Digital interventions are increasingly delivered via the internet and smartphone apps, sometimes in combination with biosensors.
- Alcohol reduction apps available in the app stores are increasingly using interactive features.
