ArticleBMC public health2019
The use of self-management strategies for problem gambling: a scoping review.
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- Exploring the Users' Perspective of the Nationwide Self-Exclusion Service for Gambling Disorder, "Spelpaus": Qualitative Interview Study.JMIR human factors · 2025Article
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- Qualitative Experience of Self-Exclusion Programs: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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- Understanding gambling in the United Kingdom: A qualitative study on the experiences of gamblers' families.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
- Multi-operator Self-exclusion as a Harm Reduction Measure in Problem Gambling: Retrospective Clinical Study on Gambling Relapse Despite Self-exclusion.JMIR mental health · 2022Article
- Smartphone App Delivery of a Just-In-Time Adaptive Intervention for Adult Gamblers (Gambling Habit Hacker): Protocol for a Microrandomized Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2022Article
- A scoping review of hard systems and tools that restrict money and cash for gambling.Journal of behavioral addictions · 2021Article
- Gambling Self-Control Strategies: A Qualitative Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Responsible Gambling Telephone Intervention to High-Risk Gamblers by a State-Owned Gambling Operator in Sweden: Study Protocol for a Study on Effectiveness, User Satisfaction, and Acceptability.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Who chooses to enroll in a new national gambling self-exclusion system? A general population survey in Sweden.Harm reduction journal · 2020Article
- Changes in Gambling Behavior during the COVID-19 Pandemic-A Web Survey Study in Sweden.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Gambling Despite Nationwide Self-Exclusion-A Survey in Online Gamblers in Sweden.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundProblem gambling (PG) is a serious public health concern that disproportionately affects people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and multimorbidity including mental health and substance use concerns. Little research has focused on self-help and self-management in gambling recovery, despite evidence that a substantial number of people do not seek formal treatment. This study explored the literature on PG self-management strategies. Self-management was defined as the capacity to manage symptoms, the intervention, health consequences and altered lifestyle that accompanies a chronic health concern.
methodsWe searched 10 databases to identity interdisciplinary articles from the social sciences, allied health professions, nursing and psychology, between 2000 and June 28, 2017. We reviewed records for eligibility and extracted data from relevant articles. Studies were included in the review if they examined PG self-management strategies used by adults (18+) in at least a subset of the sample, and in which PG was confirmed using a validated diagnostic or screening tool.
resultsWe conducted a scoping review of studies from 2000 to 2017, identifying 31 articles that met the criteria for full text review from a search strategy that yielded 2662 potential articles. The majority of studies examined self-exclusion (39%), followed by use of workbooks (35%), and money or time limiting strategies (17%). The remaining 8% focused on cognitive, behavioural and coping strategies, stress management, and mindfulness.
conclusionsGiven that a minority of people with gambling concerns seek treatment, that stigma is an enormous barrier to care, and that PG services are scarce and most do not address multimorbidity, it is important to examine the personal self-management of gambling as an alternative to formalized treatment.
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