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A novel application of blockchain technology and its features in an effort to increase uptake of medications for Opioid Use Disorder

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: The opioid crisis has impacted the lives of millions of Americans. Digital technology has been applied in both research and clinical practice to mitigate this public health emergency. Blockchain technology has been implemented in healthcare and other industries outside of cryptocurrency, with few studies exploring its utility in dealing with the opioid crisis. This paper explores a novel application of blockchain technology and its features to increase uptake of medications for opioid use disorder.

Source: Artificial Intelligence Advances

DOI: 10.30564/aia.v4i2.5398

Authors: Renee Garett, Zeyad Kelani, Sean D. Young

Institution: University of California, Irvine

Language: English

Topic: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health