Understanding the patient and supporter journey in cocaine use disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a paucity of literature describing experiences and journey of individuals with cocaine use disorder (CUD) and supporters who care for them. The aim of this study was to understand and document the journey of individuals with current CUD, those in CUD remission, and supporters.

Methods

The online bulletin board (OBB) is a qualitative tool where participants engage in an interactive discussion on a virtual forum. After completing a 15-minute screening questionnaire determining eligibility, individuals in CUD remission and supporters participated in an OBB for 60 minutes, split across 8 days over 2 weeks. Individuals with current CUD participated in a one-time virtual focus group discussion for 90 minutes.

Results

Individuals in CUD remission (n=35) w

SUBMITTER: Leclair D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11040082 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature