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Ayumi Takano1, Yuki Miyamoto, Norito Kawakami
1Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. ayumi-takano@umin.ac.jp.
JMIR Mental Health
|January 8, 2016
Summary
A new web-based relapse prevention program showed good usability and acceptance among drug users. This digital tool offers a feasible alternative for individuals not receiving traditional behavioral therapy.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Drug abuse presents significant public health challenges in Japan, compounded by treatment accessibility issues, stigma, and cost concerns.
- Internet and computer-based therapeutic interventions offer potential solutions to improve treatment feasibility and acceptance for drug users.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and pilot a web-based cognitive behavioral relapse prevention program with tailored feedback.
- To assess the acceptance and usability of this novel digital intervention among individuals with drug problems.
Main Methods:
- A pilot web-based program was created using an open-source platform, incorporating relapse prevention sessions, videos, exercises, and self-monitoring tools.
- Personalized feedback was provided by researchers using motivational interviewing skills in response to user-submitted work.
- Participants diagnosed with drug dependence were recruited from psychiatric outpatient wards and rehabilitation facilities for usability evaluation.
Main Results:
- Ten participants completed the study; 60% finished all sessions, with an average completion time of approximately 60 minutes per session over two days.
- The program demonstrated good overall usability, with participants finding the sessions easy to use and helpful, though video length was noted as a drawback.
- Researcher feedback positively impacted participant motivation and insight; no serious adverse effects were observed, and suggestions for improvement were noted.
Conclusions:
- The developed web-based relapse prevention program is user-friendly and acceptable for drug users, serving as a valuable resource for those without access to traditional behavioral therapy.
- Further large-scale research is recommended to evaluate the program's efficacy, particularly among recently active drug users, after revisions based on pilot study feedback.
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