Mobile health interventions offer a longitudinal approach to reducing the burden of substance use disorders and may stem the rise of the opioid overdose epidemic. Smartphone applications are one of the most popular mobile phone features nationally, among patients in addiction treatment, and among criminal justice involved (CJI) patients enrolled in addiction treatment. This research conducted at Bellevue Hospital's inpatient detoxification program established attitudes and self-reported behaviors favorable to theoretical smartphone applications addressing opioid use, HIV, and HCV prevention and management strategies. This study aims to assess the feasibility and usability of a smartphone application to enhance access to sterile needles, naloxone overdose kits, and addiction treatment programs in New York City.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
App that helps patients find syringe exchange programs, safe way to dispose of needles, access to naloxone kits and access to free medical care and addiction treatment programs.
New York University School of Medicine
New York, New York, United States
Feasibility of Needle-X application
number of patients enrolled, as this study will include a single interaction, at which point the patient will no longer be part of the study.
Time frame: 12 Months
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