A Mobile Health App to Support Patients Receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: Development and Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a public health crisis with more than 2 million people living with OUD in the United States. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based approach for the treatment of OUD that relies on a combination of behavioral therapy and medication. Less than half of those living with OUD are accessing this treatment. Mobile technology can enhance the treatment of chronic diseases in readily accessible and cost-effective ways through self-monitoring and support.

Objective

The aim of this study is to describe the adaptation of a mobile platform for patients undergoing treatment for OUD and preliminary pilot testing results.

Methods

Our study was conducted with patient and provider participants at the University of Virginia MAT c

SUBMITTER: Waselewski ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7943342 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature