2021
DOI: 10.2196/25835
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Use of Telehealth in Substance Use Disorder Services During and After COVID-19: Online Survey Study

Abstract: Background Social distancing guidelines for COVID-19 have caused a rapid transition to telephone and video technologies for delivering treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs). Objective This study examined the adoption of these technologies across the SUD service continuum, acceptance of these technologies among service providers, and intent of providers to use these technologies after the pandemic. Additional analysis using the validated technolog… Show more

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“…More recently, take-home privileges have been expanded for methadone maintenance treatment. As the pandemic progressed, telehealth use in substance use treatment has become more acceptable [55] perceived as easy to use [76] and implement [56] . While buprenorphine in- duction can now be conducted via telehealth, several US jurisdictions lack a physician able to prescribe buprenorphine.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…More recently, take-home privileges have been expanded for methadone maintenance treatment. As the pandemic progressed, telehealth use in substance use treatment has become more acceptable [55] perceived as easy to use [76] and implement [56] . While buprenorphine in- duction can now be conducted via telehealth, several US jurisdictions lack a physician able to prescribe buprenorphine.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the importance of monitoring and evaluating alcohol and substance use in PLHIV. Since the start of the pandemic, health providers have adapted their service provision to maximize patients’ retention in healthcare ( Lin et al, 2020 , Molfenter et al, 2021 ). As mitigation recommendations continue to be updated, consistent evaluations of PLHIV’s substance use trajectories amidst the COVID-19 pandemic may better equip health systems to effectively respond to complex and co-occurring challenges as new public health emergencies arise.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Research on new working practices emerged at the time of this study, so it is difficult to draw conclusions about how different cohorts adjusted. Similar to the participants in the current study, some have argued that telehealth provision has facilitated easier access to services ( Molfenter et al, 2021 ), and others are concerned that particular cohorts have struggled with access to technology and isolation ( Moore et al, 2021 ). Limited data exist from the service users' perspective.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 80%