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Electronic Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (e-SBIRT) for Gambling Harm: A Mixed-methods Acceptability Study
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Martyn Quigley ,
Simon Dymond
Journal of Gambling Studies, Volume: 41, Issue: 4, Pages: 1583 - 1596
Swansea University Authors:
Simon Wright, Jessica Smith, Glen Dighton , Martyn Quigley , Simon Dymond
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DOI (Published version): 10.1007/s10899-025-10424-9
Abstract
Gambling harm is a significant public health burden, yet treatment uptake is low. Electronic screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (e-SBIRT) programmes have potential to increase uptake and improve treatment outcomes. However, no studies to date have investigated e-SBIRT in the co...
| Published in: | Journal of Gambling Studies |
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| ISSN: | 1573-3602 |
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Springer Science and Business Media LLC
2025
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| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa70217 |
| Abstract: |
Gambling harm is a significant public health burden, yet treatment uptake is low. Electronic screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (e-SBIRT) programmes have potential to increase uptake and improve treatment outcomes. However, no studies to date have investigated e-SBIRT in the context of gambling. We conducted a single-arm mixed-methods study of acceptability of e-SBIRT for gambling. Quantitative acceptability was indicated by users’ perceived satisfaction, impact and helpfulness of the e-SBIRT. Qualitative acceptability was explored using semi-structured interviews. Participants (n = 63), pre-screened for gambling severity, reported high levels of satisfaction with the e-SBIRT, found it helpful, and were more likely to seek treatment. Participants with higher gambling severity scores found the e-SBIRT more acceptable and were more likely to seek treatment following the intervention. Qualitative feedback (n = 7) supported the e-SBIRT’s acceptability. The present findings support the acceptability of e-SBIRT for gambling. Further research is required to refine the intervention and examine its effectiveness with those with gambling harm. |
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| Keywords: |
E-SBIRT; Brief intervention; Gambling; Acceptability; Mixed-methods |
| College: |
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences |
| Funders: |
This work was funded by the Gambling Commission, by way of regulatory settlement (social responsibility funds). |
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4 |
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1583 |
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1596 |