Conclusions
The psychological distress experienced by the addicted to technology is real and has been presented as a clinical demand, as it has losses to the quality of life. The present review has shown that we have encouraging results in treating these possible dependencies, based on CBT, which has been proved effective in combating various psychopathologies72.
The studies indicated which techniques are the most used in this model of treatment by exemplifying case studies, protocols or combined treatments. Even though not all manuscripts have explained the treatment outcome, we believe it is necessary to reveal how this model of intervention works, increasing this information to health professionals that treats this demand. We also recommend a review of the literature on the pharmacological aspect in the treatment of these addicts73.
Thirteen articles were shown on Table 1. Three of them showed no results of the treatment; one study demonstrated that the patient quitted and nine manuscripts revealed good results. Some studies have demonstrated greater efficacy when psychotherapy was associated with electroacupuncture. Although there are fewer protocols when compared to the study of other psychopathologies, researches have shown satisfactory effectiveness, proving the same efficacy of CBT in the treatment of other psychopathologies related to impulse control disorder.
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