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Our findings do not provide any support for the hypothesis that psychologically enhanced interactivity confers additional benefit.
Psychologically enhanced interventions delivered via the Internet could address all of these factors at minimal incremental cost, with potentially major public health implications.
The psychologically enhanced, interactive computer-based intervention was not more effective in reducing alcohol consumption or related harms than a flat, text-based information website among hazardous and harmful drinkers.
Findings did not provide support for the hypothesis that access to a psychologically enhanced website confers additional benefit over standard practice and indicate the need for further research to optimise the effectiveness of Internet-based behavioural interventions.
The aim of the trial was to compare the relative effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an on-line, psychologically enhanced, interactive computer-based intervention (DownYourDrink, DYD) in reducing alcohol consumption with a flat, text-based information website in hazardous and harmful drinkers.
It was hypothesised that providing access to a psychologically enhanced website would result in greater reductions in drinking and related problems than giving access to a typical alcohol website simply providing information on potential harms of alcohol.
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A typically understated response: "Instead of psychologically enhancing him, and trying to make him feel better, you sit here and utilize mind terrorism on him.
Psychologically because it can enhance the sense of empowerment of patients/caregivers by allowing them to play a more active role in the health-care process.
The program offers the potential for people to learn about their condition and treatment in a psychologically motivating and confidence enhancing structure - emphasis is on empowering patients to make choices and lifestyle changes in line with treatment recommendations through the use of problem solving, goal setting and feedback.
Four main reasons for engaging have been identified: (i) enhanced feelings of belonging to a community (yearning for a community), (ii) feeling psychologically stimulated, (iii) experiencing improved efficacy as a result of learning new skills and (iv) contributing to integrity for themselves and their communities [ 9, 10].
This is likely to be further enhanced by active engagement of both children and adults in GYO providing outdoor exercise, and psychologically-enriching interaction with greenspace, together with the nutritional rewards of greater access to some of the key components of the life-extending 'Mediterranean diet'[ 16].
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