Rory A. Pfund , Meredith K. Ginley , Hyoun S. Kim , Cassandra L. Boness , Tori L. Horn , James P. Whelan
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Abstract
The aim of the current umbrella review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the methodological rigor of existing meta-analyses on cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) for gambling harm. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, PsycINFO, and PubMed were searched for meta-analyses of CBT for gambling harm among individuals aged 18 years and older. The search yielded five meta-analyses that met inclusion criteria, representing 56 unique studies and 5389 participants. The methodological rigor for one meta-analyses was rated high, two were moderate, and two were critically low. Including only moderate- to high-quality meta-analyses, a robust variance estimation meta-analysis indicated that CBT significantly reduced gambling disorder severity (g = −0.91), gambling frequency (g = −0.52), and gambling intensity (g = −0.32) relative to minimal and no treatment control at posttreatment, suggesting 65%–82% of participants receiving CBT will show greater reductions in these outcomes than minimal or no treatment controls. Overall, there is strong evidence for CBT in reducing gambling harm and gambling behavior, and this evidence provides individuals, clinicians, managed care companies, and policymakers with clear recommendations about treatment selection.
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Clinical Psychology Review serves as a platform for substantial reviews addressing pertinent topics in clinical psychology. Encompassing a spectrum of issues, from psychopathology to behavior therapy, cognition to cognitive therapies, behavioral medicine to community mental health, assessment, and child development, the journal seeks cutting-edge papers that significantly contribute to advancing the science and/or practice of clinical psychology.
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