Campbell Systematic Reviews, 2022, e1271

Background:A growing body of research shows the promise and efficacy oftechnology‐based or digital interventions in improving the health and well‐being ofsurvivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). In addition, mental health comorbiditiessuch as anxiety, post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression occur three tofive times more frequently in survivors of IPV than non‐survivors, making thesecomorbidities prominent targets of technology‐based interventions. Still, research onthe long‐term effectiveness of these interventions in reducing IPV victimization andadverse mental health effects is emergent. The significant increase in the numberof trials studying technology‐based therapies on IPV‐related outcomes has allowedus to quantify the effectiveness of such interventions for mental health andvictimization outcomes in survivors. This meta‐analysis and systematic reviewprovide critical insight from several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on theoverall short and long‐term impact of technology‐based interventions on the healthand well‐being of female IPV survivors

Authors' Conclusions:The results of this meta‐analysis are promising. Our findingshighlight the effectiveness of IPV‐mitigating digital intervention as an add‐on (not areplacement) to traditional modalities using a coordinated response strategy. Ourfindings contribute to the current understanding of“what works”to promotesurvivors' mental health, safety, and well‐being. Future research could advance thescience by identifying active intervention ingredients, mapping out interventionprinciples/mechanisms of action, best modes of delivery, adequate dosage levelsusing the treatment intensity matching process, and guidelines to increase feasibilityand acceptability. (From the abstract). Record #7809