| Literature DB >> 25022913 |
Aimee N C Campbell1, Eva Turrigiano, Michelle Moore, Gloria M Miele, Traci Rieckmann, Mei-Chen Hu, Frankie Kropp, Roz Ringor-Carty, Edward V Nunes.
Abstract
Longstanding disparities in substance use disorders and treatment access exist among American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN). Computerized, web-delivered interventions have potential to increase access to quality treatment and improve patient outcomes. Prior research supports the efficacy of a web-based version [therapeutic education system (TES)] of the community reinforcement approach to improve outcomes among outpatients in substance abuse treatment; however, TES has not been tested among AI/AN. The results from this mixed method acceptability study among a diverse sample of urban AI/AN (N = 40) show that TES was acceptable across seven indices (range 7.8-9.4 on 0-10 scales with 10 indicating highest acceptability). Qualitative interviews suggest adaptation specific to AI/AN culture could improve adoption. Additional efforts to adapt TES and conduct a larger effectiveness study are warranted.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25022913 PMCID: PMC4295007 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-014-9764-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Community Ment Health J ISSN: 0010-3853