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

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

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  • Nithya P. Gurumurthy

  • Lex Hurley

  • Brooke T. Nezami

  • Nisha Gottfredson O’Shea

  • June 4, 2026

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    Relapse rates for individuals with substance use disorders range from 40% to 60%, posing significant risks, especially for opioids and alcohol.

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    Just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAIs) provide tailored mobile health support to individuals facing strong urges, enhancing relapse prevention.

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    The use of multiple intervention components in JITAIs complicates the evaluation of their individual effectiveness in behavior change.

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    Michie et al.'s Behavior Change Technique taxonomy identifies specific active ingredients in interventions, aiding in the development of effective strategies.

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    This review synthesizes systematic reviews and meta-analyses focusing on JITAIs and behavior change techniques for substance use recovery.

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