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Substance Use Telemedicine Retention and Outcomes.
Justine F Maxwell1, Li Li1, Sue S Feldman1
1University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|January 25, 2024
Summary
This study explored alternative treatment delivery methods for substance use disorder (SUD). Telemedicine and in-person SUD treatment showed promising engagement and opioid-free outcomes over 12 months.
Area of Science:
- Addiction Medicine
- Telehealth
- Public Health
Background:
- Evidence-based treatments for substance use disorder (SUD) exist but face low utilization rates.
- There is a critical need for accessible and alternative delivery methods for SUD treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an SUD treatment program delivered through both telemedicine and in-person modalities.
- To compare engagement and treatment outcomes between different delivery methods over a 12-month period.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study assessing an SUD treatment program.
- Intervention group received treatment via telemedicine and in-person modes.
- Outcomes measured over a 12-month duration.
Main Results:
- 40% of the intervention group demonstrated sustained engagement in the SUD treatment program.
- 46% of participants in the intervention group remained opioid-free at the 12-month follow-up.
- Telemedicine and in-person delivery showed comparable effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Alternative treatment delivery methods, including telemedicine, can effectively improve engagement in SUD treatment.
- Both telemedicine and in-person SUD treatment options can lead to positive outcomes, such as remaining opioid-free.
- Expanding treatment accessibility through diverse modalities is crucial for addressing low utilization rates.
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