Using digitally delivered measurement-based care in substance use disorder treatment: qualitative analysis of patients' perspectives.

ABSTRACT: Background: Measurement-based care (MBC) is a clinical practice where patients complete standardized outcome measures throughout treatment to monitor clinical progress and inform clinical decision-making. However, MBC is rarely adopted in routine substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. We developed a digital MBC system and pilot tested it in an outpatient adult community SUD treatment setting.Objectives: The current study aims to characterize qualitative feedback from the pilot participants about their experiences using the MBC system in SUD treatment, focusing on perceived benefits, drawbacks, and suggestions for improvement.Methods: Participants (N = 30; n = 11 female 37%) completed weekly MBC questionnaires via smartphone for 6 months and completed str

SUBMITTER: Frohe T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12148687 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature