Behavior change techniques in mobile health interventions promoting recovery from substances: A synthesis of reviews and meta-analyses - Summary - MDSpire

Behavior change techniques in mobile health interventions promoting recovery from substances: A synthesis of reviews and meta-analyses

  • By

  • Nithya P. Gurumurthy

  • Lex Hurley

  • Brooke T. Nezami

  • Nisha Gottfredson O’Shea

  • June 4, 2026

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Objective:

To summarize existing systematic reviews and meta-analyses examining the role of Behavior Change Techniques (BCTs) in digital behavior change interventions for substance use recovery.

Key Findings:
  • 40 to 60% of patients with substance use disorders relapse after treatment.
  • Just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAIs) provide tailored support at critical moments.
  • Behavior Change Technique (BCT) taxonomy identifies specific intervention components.
Interpretation:

Limitations:
  • The review focuses only on studies published between 2009 and 2024.
  • Excludes studies targeting dietary behaviors.
Conclusion:

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