Natural language processing in mixed-methods evaluation of a digital sleep-alcohol intervention for young adults.
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Abstract
We used natural language processing (NLP) in convergent mixed methods to evaluate young adults' experiences with Call it a Night (CIAN), a digital personalized feedback and coaching sleep-alcohol intervention. Young adults with heavy drinking (N = 120) were randomized to CIAN or controls (A + SM: web-based advice + self-monitoring or A: advice; clinicaltrials.gov, 8/31/18, #NCT03658954). Most CIAN participants (72.0%) preferred coaching to control interventions. Control participants found advice more helpful than CIAN participants (X<sup>2</sup> = 27.34, p < 0.001). Most participants were interested in sleep factors besides alcohol and appreciated increased awareness through monitoring. NLP corroborated generally positive sentiments (M = 15.07(10.54)) and added critical insight that sleep (40%), not alcohol use (12%), was a main participant motivator. All groups had high adherence, satisfaction, and feasibility. CIAN (Δ = 0.48, p = 0.008) and A + SM (Δ = 0.55, p < 0.001) had higher reported effectiveness than A (F(2, 115) = 8.45, p < 0.001). Digital sleep-alcohol interventions are acceptable, and improving sleep and wellness may be important motivations for young adults.