An evaluation of the Norwegian remote intervention programme for problem gambling

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Author(s): Erevik, Eilin K. ; Pallesen, Ståle ; Mohn, Mette ; Aspeland, Trond ; Vedaa, Oystein ; Torsheim, Torbjørn

Journal: Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

Year Published: 2020

Date Added: January 26, 2021

This study aimed to evaluate the Norwegian remote intervention programme for problem gambling. Participants were 67 individuals who completed the programme between 2017 and 2018. Twenty-five participants did the follow-up survey and telephone interview between 6 to 12 months after they finished the programme. The results showed a decrease in gambling problems, erroneous gambling beliefs, and mental health problems. Thus, remote intervention for problem gambling could lead to positive outcomes. The researchers also made some recommendations.

Citation: Erevik, E. K., Pallesen, S., Mohn, M., Aspeland, T., Vedaa, O., & Torsheim, T. (2020). The Norwegian remote intervention programme for problem gambling: Short- and long-term outcomes. Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 37(4) 365–383. https://doi.org/10.1177/1455072520947247

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1455072520947247

Keywords: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) ; gambling ; mental health ; problem gambling

Topics: Information for Treatment Providers

Conceptual Framework Factors: Psychological Factors ; Gambling Resources ; Resources - Interventions

Response Rate: N/A; follow-up rate of 37.3% (25 participants completed both the follow-up survey and phone interview out of 67 participants)

Study Design: Evaluation Design

Geographic Coverage: Norway

Study Population: Individuals who completed the Norwegian remote intervention programme for problem gambling between August 2017 and August 2018 (N = 67)

Sampling Procedure: The researchers only included participants who completed the intervention programme between August 2017 and August 2018. Those who entered but did not complete the programme were not included.

Study Funding:

This research was funded by the Norwegian Directorate of Health.