Treatment of Internet gaming disorder: An international systematic review and CONSORT evaluation

Treatment services for Internet gaming disorder are becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide, particularly in East Asia. This international systematic review was designed to appraise the quality standards of the gaming disorder treatment literature, a task previously undertaken by King et al. (2011...

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Published in:Clinical psychology review 2017-06, Vol.54, p.123-133
Main Authors: King, Daniel L., Delfabbro, Paul H., Wu, Anise M.S., Doh, Young Yim, Kuss, Daria J., Pallesen, Ståle, Mentzoni, Rune, Carragher, Natacha, Sakuma, Hiroshi
Format: Article
Language:English
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Behavior, Addictive - psychology
Behavior, Addictive - therapy
Cognitive Therapy
CONSORT
DSM-5
Humans
ICD-11
Internet
Internet addiction
Internet gaming disorder
Treatment
Video Games - psychology
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Summary:Treatment services for Internet gaming disorder are becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide, particularly in East Asia. This international systematic review was designed to appraise the quality standards of the gaming disorder treatment literature, a task previously undertaken by King et al. (2011) prior to the inclusion of Internet gaming disorder in Section III of the DSM-5 and ‘Gaming disorder’ in the draft ICD-11. The reporting quality of 30 treatment studies conducted from 2007 to 2016 was assessed. Reporting quality was defined according to the 2010 Consolidating Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement. The results reaffirmed previous criticisms of these trials, namely: (a) inconsistencies in the definition, diagnosis, and measurement of disordered use; (b) lack of randomization and blinding; (c) lack of controls; and (d) insufficient information on recruitment dates, sample characteristics, and effect sizes. Although cognitive-behavioral therapy has a larger evidence base than other therapies, it remains difficult to make definitive statements on its benefits. Study design quality has not improved over the last decade, indicating a need for greater consistency and standardization in this area. Continuing international efforts to understand the core psychopathology of gaming disorder are vital to developing a model of best practice in treatment. •This international review examined Internet gaming disorder treatment studies.•30 studies conducted worldwide were evaluated using the CONSORT statement.•Study design quality in general has not greatly improved over the last decade.•Many studies lack randomization, blinding, and control groups.•Cognitive-behavioral therapy has a larger evidence base than other therapies.
ISSN:0272-7358
1873-7811
DOI:10.1016/j.cpr.2017.04.002