The aims of this proof-of-concept study are to determine the feasibility of 1) using a smartphone app ("Lifeguard") to facilitate engagement with a peer recovery coach, 2) monitoring post-detox using a modified Brief Addiction Monitor, and 3) assessing linkage to care post-detox.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
10
The certified peer recovery coach utilized an existing care coordination smartphone app to provide support to the patient during and after an inpatient detoxification treatment for alcohol use disorder. The coach utilized the telephone or text messages to send daily motivational messages, remind about upcoming appointments, and checked-in if responses were concerning. Follow-up by the coach continued for 30 days.
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Feasibility of coach engagement
The proportion and the number of days of participants engaging with the coach during and after detoxification.
Time frame: 30 days
Feasibility of monitoring clinical status
The proportion and the number of days of participants responding to prompts during and after detoxification.
Time frame: 30 days
Linkage to care
The proportion of participants successfully linking to care after discharge.
Time frame: 30 days
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