This study developed a LINE@ online platform for tracking college and university students involved in illegal drug use, with the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention.
Effectiveness indicators were collected using a structured questionnaire, including family functioning, severity of substance dependence, motivation for change, and emotional health management. In addition, a structured questionnaire was used to gather university students' user evaluations of the LINE@ online platform.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
30
Using digital learning materials covering family functioning, substance dependence severity, motivation for change, and emotional health management.
National Taiwan Normal University
Taipei, Heping E. Rd, Taiwan
RECRUITINGFamily Functioning
1.Assessment of family dynamics and functioning using using validated scales FAMILY APGAR (questionnaire). 2.The score ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating better family functioning.
Time frame: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation
Severity of Substance Dependence
1.Evaluation of the severity of substance dependence among participants using validated scales The Severity of Dependence Scale (questionnaire). 2.The score ranges from 0 to 15, with higher scores indicating a greater level of substance dependence in the participant.
Time frame: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation
Motivation for Change
1.Measurement of participants' motivation to change their substance use using validated scales University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (questionnaire). 2.The score ranges from 2 to 10, with higher scores indicating a greater severity of addictive behaviors and a higher level of motivation to change in the participant's clinical course.
Time frame: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation
Emotional Health Management
1.Assessment of emotional health management skills through using validated scales Brief Symptom Rating Scale (questionnaire). 2.The score ranges from 0 to 20, with higher scores indicating a greater level of emotional distress.
Time frame: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation
Drug Abuse Screening Test
1.Survey on illegal drug use in the past 1 month using validated scales Drug Abuse Screening Test (questionnaire). 2.The score ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating a higher risk level of illegal drug use.
Time frame: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation
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User Evaluation of the LINE@ Online Platform
1.Participants' evaluation of the usability and effectiveness of the LINE@ platform using validated scales System usability scale (questionnaire). 2.The score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating a higher evaluation of the educational material by the participants.
Time frame: To be completed within 2 months from the start of participation