Effectiveness and acceptability of conversational agents for smoking cessation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Linwei HeDivyaa BalajiReinout W WiersMarjolijn L AntheunisEmiel Krahmer

Published in: Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (2022)

This is the first systematic review to provide insight into the use of conversational agents to support smoking cessation. Our findings demonstrated initial promise in the effectiveness and user acceptability of these agents. We also identified a lack of theoretical and methodological limitations to improve future study design and intervention delivery.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
systematic review
randomized controlled trial
replacement therapy
meta analyses
current status