Hannah S Szlyk, Nathaniel A Dell, Xiao Li, Rachel P Winograd, Patricia Cavazos-Rehg
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Abstract
Mobile health (mHealth) applications (apps) are increasingly applied to address substance misuse and related concerns. We explored mHealth app use and usability among Medicaid recipients with substance misuse who receive recovery support and treatment services (N=163). At one-month, compared to those who did not utilize the app at all, app use was associated with reduced barriers to treatment. Logging into the app but not using the e-coach feature was associated with reduced anxiety and decreased likelihood of opioid use, while use of the app's e-coach feature was associated with reduced stimulant and other illicit substances. For Medicaid-insured individuals with substance misuse, mHealth apps may reduce treatment barriers and supplement safety net treatment services.
期刊介绍：
The Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions is designed to help social work practitioners stay abreast of the latest developments in the field of addictions. This journal publishes refereed articles on innovative individual, family, group work, and community practice models for treating and preventing substance abuse and other addictions in diverse populations. The journal focuses on research findings, health care, social policies, and program administration directly affecting social work practice in the addictions. The Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions has several regular features of interest to social workers in the field of addictions.
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