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Assessing the effectiveness of an Internet-based videoconferencing platform for delivering intensified substance abuse counseling

King, Van L., Stoller, Kenneth B., Kidorf, Michael, Kindbom, Kori, Hursh, Steven, Brady, Thomas, Brooner, Robert K.·2009·Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

Abstract

Enhanced schedules of counseling can improve response to routine opioid-agonist treatment, although it is associated with increased time demands that enhance patient resistance and nonadherence. Internet-based counseling can reduce these concerns by allowing patients to participate from home. This study assesses treatment satisfaction and response to Internet-based (CRC Health Group's e-Getgoing) group counseling for partial responders to methadone maintenance treatment. Patients testing positive for an illicit substance (n = 37) were randomly assigned to e-Getgoing or onsite group counseling and followed for 6 weeks. Patients in both conditions responded favorably to intensified treatment by achieving at least 2 consecutive weeks of abstinence and 100% attendance to return to less-intensive care (e-Getgoing: 70% vs. routine: 71%, ns). Treatment satisfaction was good and comparable across conditions. E-Getgoing patients expressed a preference for the Internet-based service, reporting convenience and increased confidentiality as major reasons. Integrating Internet-based group counseling with on-site treatment services could help expand the continuum of care in methadone maintenance clinics.

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Authors
King, V. L., Stoller, K. B., Kidorf, M., Kindbom, K., Hursh, S., Brady, T., & Brooner, R. K.
Affiliations
  • Johns Hopkins University (US)
  • Institutes for Behavior Resources (US)
  • CRC Health Group (US)
Corresponding author
King, Van L.
Venue
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2009-04
Volume
36
Issue
3
Pages
331-338
ISSN
0740-5472 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2064607749
Cited by
135
References
38
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.63
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • CRC Health Group
  • Johns Hopkins University
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
Keywords
online counseling, videoconferencing, methadone maintenance treatment, opioid substitution therapy, group counseling, treatment satisfaction, abstinence, medication adherence, continuum of care, illicit drug use
MeSH terms
Adult, Counseling, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Compliance, Treatment Outcome, Patient Satisfaction, Substance-Related Disorders, Internet, Videoconferencing

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