Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Substance use disorders (SUDs) remain a growing public health issue, with drug- and alcohol-related deaths continuing to increase. A myriad of barriers prevent many with SUDs from seeking care. Telehealth interventions are well-positioned to reduce barriers and increase engagement in SUD treatment. The SUD intensive outpatient program (IOP) is specifically designed for telehealth and offers evidenced-based care delivered by SUD professionals as well as asynchronous assignments to enhance treatment. This study explores the feasibility of providing a telehealth IOP. METHODS: = 4724). RESULTS: Nearly 80% of participants remained engaged in the program for 30 days, and 91% attained at least 30 consecutive days of abstinence over the course of treatment. Nearly 45% demonstrated a successful response to care and no longer required IOP treatment. Those who finished the IOP completed over 70% of the asynchronous assignments. CONCLUSIONS: Results support the feasibility and effectiveness of delivering a telehealth IOP for SUDs.
Source: Healthcare
Authors: Joanna Contreras-Schwartz, Conor O’Neill, Annelise Threlkeld, Erin O’Callaghan, Mirene Winsberg
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,069
OpenAlex ID: W4405529817