IntroductionThe Virtual Hope Box (VHB) mobile application is an adapted version of the conventional hope box intervention that is used in several evidence‐based treatments for suicide behaviors. The VHB is an award‐winning app developed by a collaboration between the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Multiple studies have assessed the utility and effectiveness of the VHB for use in suicide prevention, but no reviews of the literature have been conducted.MethodsAuthors performed a review of the literature using PsycINFO, EBSCOhost, and PubMed. 15 articles were ultimately included.ResultsResults were categorized into three areas: (1) efficacy and effectiveness, (2) feasibility, awareness, and usage in high‐risk populations, and (3) implementation approaches to increase use among patients and providers. Existing evidence for the VHB supports its feasibility and acceptability, especially among military and veteran populations. Only one study investigated effectiveness in a randomized control trial. Although the VHB developers have disseminated the app nationally, low adoption rates among veteran patients and VA providers remain. Studies found that educational implementation strategies can improve utilization rates.ConclusionsFuture research should examine suicide behaviors as outcomes, approaches to incorporating the VHB into treatment, and a range of populations.

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虚拟希望盒移动应用程序：文献的系统回顾

简介虚拟希望盒 (VHB) 移动应用程序是传统希望盒干预的改编版本，用于多种针对自杀行为的循证治疗。VHB 是一款屡获殊荣的应用程序，由国防部和退伍军人事务部合作开发。多项研究评估了 VHB 在预防自杀方面的实用性和有效性，但尚未对文献进行综述。方法作者使用 PsycINFO、EBSCOhost 和 PubMed 对文献进行了综述。最终纳入 15 篇文章。 结果结果分为三个领域：(1) 功效和效果，(2) 在高危人群中的可行性、认知度和使用情况，以及 (3) 增加患者和提供者使用的实施方法。VHB 的现有证据支持其可行性和可接受性，特别是在军人和退伍军人群体中。只有一项研究调查了随机对照试验的有效性。尽管 VHB 开发人员已在全国范围内传播该应用程序，但退伍军人患者和 VA 提供者的采用率仍然较低。研究发现，教育实施策略可以提高利用率。结论未来的研究应该检查自杀行为的结果、将 VHB 纳入治疗的方法以及一系列人群。