Mobile Contingency Management as an Adjunctive Smoking Cessation Treatment for Smokers With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract

mCM may be a useful adjunctive smoking cessation treatment component for reducing smoking among smokers with PTSD, particularly early in a smoking quit attempt.

A systematic review of smartphone applications for smoking cessation

“…While some apps have shown promise in small randomized trials for promoting changes in smoking, including point prevalence abstinence, none have been tested with fully powered studies [21,22,25]. Apparent turnover of apps, inconsistent quality, varying results between search terms, and irrelevant app suggestions are significant barriers for consumers seeking scientifically supported health apps.…”

“…Heath apps offer functionality which allows users to receive reminders for health appointments and medication adherence for chronic conditions such as diabetes, while others offer accessible, real-time, monitoring and social support for behavioral health conditions such as tobacco addiction [19]. With the ubiquity of the mobile phone, and the potential for flexible treatment options to reach more people, research about health apps is on the rise, although, few studies have examined the quality of content or the effectiveness of apps promoting smoking cessation [21][22][23][24][25][26][27].…”

Realising the technological promise of smartphones in addiction research and treatment: An ethical review

“…There is great potential of mHealth technology, yet it is imperative that we first address these ethical considerations to ensure that we capitalise on the possible benefits of these technologies while minimising the potential risks to the users. BinDhim et al, 2014;Borland et al, 2013;Bricker et al, 2014;Buller et al, 2014;Haug et al, 2014;Hertzberg et al, 2013;Kirchner et al, 2013;Meredith et al, 2014;V. Patel, Nowostawski, Thomson, Wilson, & Medlin, 2013;Ploderer et al, 2014;Reitzel et al, 2014; Whittaker, 2011) Alcohol 12 (34.3%) (Bendtsen & Bendtsen, 2014;Dulin et al, 2014;Gajecki et al, 2014;Gamito et al, 2014;Haug et al, 2014;Kauer, Reid, Sanci, & Patton, 2009;Matsumura, Yamakoshi, & Ida, 2009;McTavish et al, 2012;Renner, 2012;Yu et al, 2012) Heroin 2 (5.7%) Epstein et al, 2009) Cocaine 1 (2.9%) (Freedman, Lester, McNamara, Milby, & Schumacher, 2006) General 3 (8.6%) (Campling, 2011;Ingersoll et al, 2014; Bendtsen & Bendtsen, 2014;BinDhim et al, 2014;Borland et al, 2013;Bricker et al, 2014;Buller et al, 2014;Dulin et al, 2014;Hasin et al, 2014;Haug et al, 2014;Ingersoll et al, 2014;Ploderer et al, 2014;…”

“…Almost half (48.6%) utilised 'secure' online storage banks, such as 'the cloud', and wireless or 3G servers to transfer this information BinDhim, McGeechan, & Trevena, 2014;Hertzberg et al, 2013;Reitzel et al, 2014;Renner, 2012;. The remainder either stored information on local devices (25.7%).…”

“…User anonymity 13 (38.2% a ) BinDhim et al, 2014;Borland et al, 2013;Freedman et al, 2006;Gajecki et al, 2014;Haug et al, 2014;Matsumura et al, 2009;Renner, 2012;) Data encryption 11 (32.3% b ) BinDhim et al, 2014;Boyer et al, 2012;Gajecki et al, 2014;Gamito et al, 2014;Haug et al, 2014;Meredith et al, 2014;Renner, 2012;) Password protection 7 (24.1% c ) Hasin et al, 2014;Haug et al, 2014;Hertzberg et al, 2013;Renner, 2012;) User control 20 (69.0% d ) (Bendtsen & Bendtsen, 2014;BinDhim et al, 2014;Bricker et al, 2014;Campling, 2011;Gajecki et al, 2014;Haug et al, 2014;Hertzberg et al, 2013;Ingersoll et al, 2014;Kauer et al, 2009;Ploderer et al, 2014;Reitzel et al, 2014;Renner, 2012;Whittaker, 2011;Yu et al, 2012 Dulin et al, 2014;Epstein et al, 2009;Freedman et al, 2006;Gamito et al, 2014;Hasin et al, 2014;Ingersoll et al, 2014;Johnson et al, 2009;Kauer et al, 2009;…”