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. 2019 Jun 6;21(6):e13290. doi: 10.2196/13290

Table 1.

Cognitive behavior therapy ingredients in both internet interventions.

Cognitive behavior therapy ingredients Features Example
Explanation of the treatment modela Display text and animation and frequently asked questions (FAQs). Overview of preparing to quit, quitting, and maintaining nonsmoking.
Goal settinga,b,c Display text, assign stars to list of choices to choose which strategies to use, and narrow choice via series of questions. Set goals to quit smoking and maintain nonsmoking.
Trackingb Periodic notification messages asking user to reply and view summary charts of key ratings. Track smoking/nonsmoking status and track temptation (high smoking urge) situations.
Pleasant activitiesa,b Display text, identify activities using a list activity that permits typing description of activity or choose from prepopulated list items. Identify and plan for situations that trigger smoking urges.
Self-defeating thoughtsb Display text and FAQs, view animations showing procedures to identify and interrupt downward spirals, and videos of coping models. Identify and interrupt downward spirals that lead to smoking.
Positive thoughtsb Display text and FAQs and videos of coping models. Focus on being smokefree.
Stress managementb Display text and FAQs and videos of coping models. Two brief relaxation strategies.
Maintenance planb Choose strategies to use and sign commitment contract. Personal plan to maintain nonsmoking.
Relapse plana,b Review circumstances of lapse, list what to do differently, and sign commitment contract. Plan for smoking slips.

aIncreasing awareness (destigmatizing/normalizing).

bProviding opportunities for corrective experiences.

cEncouraging repeated practice.