Original Research Prim Care Companion CNS Disord July 2026

Health Care Providers and Internet Gaming Disorder: Attitudes, Knowledge, and Clinical Readiness

PCC CNS Disord 2026;28(4):10.4088/PCC.26m04192

Full Article Read the complete peer-reviewed article in Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. PCC CNS Disord 2026;28(4):10.4088/PCC.26m04192 FAQ How prepared were health care providers to diagnose and manage internet gaming disorder in this study? 8 questions Key Takeaways Clinical exposure appears to matter: providers encountering problematic gaming “a few times per month to daily” were more likely than those who rarely did to view IGD as clinically significant (95.5% vs 71.1%, P=.025) and to report confidence in recognition (72.7% vs 26.7%, P<.001), management (50.0% vs 15.6%, P=.003), and familiarity with diagnostic criteria (63.6% vs 20.0%, P<.001). 6 takeaways
Clinical Guide How should clinicians assess and respond to possible internet gaming disorder during routine patient care? 8 steps
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