What apps and websites do those in treatment for substance-related problems use to help them in their recovery? A cross-sectional study of products and use patterns

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Tyler B. Wray , Gage Reitzel , Chanda Phelan , Jennifer E. Merrill , Kristina M. Jackson
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Abstract

Background

Given the global burden of substance use disorders (SUD), innovations in methods to achieve sustained recovery are critical. Digital health products (e.g., websites, smartphone apps) can complement and enhance existing SUD treatments or provide some assistance to those who cannot access formal treatment. One goal of the present study was to obtain descriptive information regarding the use of digital health products during SUD recovery. We also examined demographic and SUD-related correlates (e.g., severity, duration) of digital health product use and whether patterns of app use were related to perceived utility of the apps.

Methods

A sample of 255 participants (45 % female, Mage = 41.4 [9.6]) recruited at several outpatient addictions treatment facilities in the northeastern US completed an online survey.

Results

Forty-five percent of participants reported having used some kind of app or website to help them in recovery during their lifetimes. The most common motivations participants reported for using an app alongside treatment were to increase knowledge about addiction, hear advice from others in recovery, and to find motivation to stay sober. Those in most older age groups (35–40, 50+) had significantly lower odds of having used an app relative to 18–35 year-olds, and odds of reporting having used an app were 90 % higher among female participants versus others. Increased frequency of app use and using an app/website over a longer period of time were associated with higher ratings of perceived app helpfulness.

Conclusion

Future research is needed to determine whether using these products provides clinically meaningful benefits for patients, both in the presence and absence of traditional treatment.
那些正在接受药物相关问题治疗的人使用哪些应用程序和网站来帮助他们恢复?对产品和使用模式的横断面研究。
背景:鉴于物质使用障碍(SUD)的全球负担,实现持续康复的方法创新至关重要。数字健康产品(如网站、智能手机应用程序)可以补充和加强现有的SUD治疗,或为无法获得正式治疗的人提供一些帮助。本研究的一个目的是获得关于在SUD恢复期间使用数字健康产品的描述性信息。我们还研究了数字健康产品使用的人口统计学和与sud相关的相关性(例如,严重程度、持续时间),以及应用程序使用模式是否与应用程序的感知效用相关。方法:在美国东北部的几家门诊成瘾治疗机构招募了255名参与者(45% %为女性,Mage = 41.4[9.6]),完成了一项在线调查。结果:45%的参与者报告说,他们在一生中使用过某种应用程序或网站来帮助他们恢复。参与者报告说,在治疗的同时使用应用程序的最常见动机是增加对成瘾的了解,听取康复过程中其他人的建议,并找到保持清醒的动力。年龄较大的人群(35-40岁、50岁以上)使用应用的几率明显低于18-35岁 年龄段的人,而女性参与者使用应用的几率比其他参与者高90 %。应用程序使用频率的增加和使用应用程序/网站的时间的延长与感知应用程序有用性的更高评级相关。结论:需要进一步的研究来确定在有和没有传统治疗的情况下,使用这些产品是否能为患者提供有临床意义的益处。
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Journal of substance use and addiction treatment
Journal of substance use and addiction treatment Biological Psychiatry, Neuroscience (General), Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology (General)
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