Angelina I. Mellentin
Unit of Clinical Alcohol Research, University of Southern Denmark/Department of Psychiatry, University of Southern Denmark
Ye Wu
Mads Clausen Institutet, University of Southern Denmark
Minghao Wang
Mads Clausen Institutet, University of Southern Denmark
Arne Bilberg
Mads Clausen Institutet, University of Southern Denmark
Elsebeth Stenager
Department of Psychiatry, University of Southern Denmark
Bent Nielsen
Unit of Clinical Alcohol Research, University of Southern Denmark/Department of Psychiatry, University of Southern Denmark
Fei Yu
Mads Clausen Institutet, University of Southern Denmark
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Published in: Scandinavian Conference on Health Informatics; August 22; 2014; Grimstad; Norway
Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings 102:17, p. 107-107
Published: 2014-08-20
ISBN: 978-91-7519-241-3
ISSN: 1650-3686 (print), 1650-3740 (online)
Individuals with alcohol dependence have high relapse rate after outpatient treatment when confronted with alcohol related cues in real life. Cue Exposure Treatment (CET) is a method focusing on confrontation with alcohol cues in order to reduce cravings as well as the likelihood of relapse. The standard aftercare treatment is delivered via regular appointment with therapists; which consume time and clinical resources. We have formulated a study to investigate whether a smartphone based CET could increase the efficiency of cognitive behavioural treatment of alcohol dependent individuals. The smartphone app of CET has been developed based on a multidisciplinary collaboration involving patients; therapists; psychologists; psychiatrists; designers and engineers. This abstract describes the design and development of the app.
