Does Attentional Bias Predict Relapse in Addiction? A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies
ABSTRACT Purpose The relationship between attentional bias and substance use patterns and cravings in addiction is well documented. However, the connections between attentional bias and relapse remain unclear. This systematic review aims to examine and synthesize longitudinal studies on the relation...
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| description | ABSTRACT Purpose The relationship between attentional bias and substance use patterns and cravings in addiction is well documented. However, the connections between attentional bias and relapse remain unclear. This systematic review aims to examine and synthesize longitudinal studies on the relationship between attentional bias and relapse. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, databases including PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, and Scopus were searched, yielding 1992 articles. Ultimately, 13 studies were included in this systematic review. Studies were evaluated and coded using a tool developed by the researchers. This review includes studies that explore the associations between attentional bias and relapse related to alcohol and other psychoactive substances. Results Findings on the relationship between attentional bias and relapse were inconsistent. However, studies with larger sample sizes demonstrated significant associations between attentional bias and relapse. Generally, the lack of a clear definition of relapse, varied assessment methods, and differences in the implementation of attentional bias tasks contributed to conflicting results. Conclusion The findings provide valuable insights for professionals in the field of addiction and researchers focusing on attentional bias. Further research is necessary to elucidate the relationship between attentional bias and relapse, emphasizing the need for clear definitions of relapse and the use of reliable methods to evaluate both relapse and attentional bias. In addition, studies investigating the impact of attentional bias modification on relapse outcomes would be beneficial. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6e751adea0e7472db727fa2cb1a7bbda2025-08-20T03:05:14ZengWileyBrain and Behavior2162-32792025-03-01153n/an/a10.1002/brb3.70300Does Attentional Bias Predict Relapse in Addiction? A Systematic Review of Longitudinal StudiesZehra Su Topbaş0Eda Albayrak Günday1Nuray Şimşek2Emre Usta3Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health Nursing Yalova University Yalova TürkiyeFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Mental Health and Diseases Nursing Erciyes University Kayseri TürkiyeFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Mental Health and Diseases Nursing Erciyes University Kayseri TürkiyeFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Child Health and Disease Nursing Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Tokat TürkiyeABSTRACT Purpose The relationship between attentional bias and substance use patterns and cravings in addiction is well documented. However, the connections between attentional bias and relapse remain unclear. This systematic review aims to examine and synthesize longitudinal studies on the relationship between attentional bias and relapse. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, databases including PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, and Scopus were searched, yielding 1992 articles. Ultimately, 13 studies were included in this systematic review. Studies were evaluated and coded using a tool developed by the researchers. This review includes studies that explore the associations between attentional bias and relapse related to alcohol and other psychoactive substances. Results Findings on the relationship between attentional bias and relapse were inconsistent. However, studies with larger sample sizes demonstrated significant associations between attentional bias and relapse. Generally, the lack of a clear definition of relapse, varied assessment methods, and differences in the implementation of attentional bias tasks contributed to conflicting results. Conclusion The findings provide valuable insights for professionals in the field of addiction and researchers focusing on attentional bias. Further research is necessary to elucidate the relationship between attentional bias and relapse, emphasizing the need for clear definitions of relapse and the use of reliable methods to evaluate both relapse and attentional bias. In addition, studies investigating the impact of attentional bias modification on relapse outcomes would be beneficial.https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.70300addictionattentional biasrelapsesubstance use disorder |
| spellingShingle | Zehra Su Topbaş Eda Albayrak Günday Nuray Şimşek Emre Usta Does Attentional Bias Predict Relapse in Addiction? A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies Brain and Behavior addiction attentional bias relapse substance use disorder |
| title | Does Attentional Bias Predict Relapse in Addiction? A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies |
| title_full | Does Attentional Bias Predict Relapse in Addiction? A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies |
| title_fullStr | Does Attentional Bias Predict Relapse in Addiction? A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Does Attentional Bias Predict Relapse in Addiction? A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies |
| title_short | Does Attentional Bias Predict Relapse in Addiction? A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies |
| title_sort | does attentional bias predict relapse in addiction a systematic review of longitudinal studies |
| topic | addiction attentional bias relapse substance use disorder |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.70300 |
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