Stephanie Carreiro1, Peter R Chai2, Jennifer Carey1, Jeffrey Lai1, David Smelson3, Edward W Boyer2. 1. University of Massachusetts Medical School, Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Medical Toxicology, Worcester, MA. 2. Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Medical Toxicology, Boston, MA. 3. University of Massachusetts Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Addiction Psychiatry, Worcester, MA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The goal of this review is to highlight recent research in mHealth based approaches to the detection and treatment of substance use disorders in adolescents and young adults. RECENT FINDINGS: The main methods for mHealth based detection include mobile phone based self-report tools, GPS tracking, and wearable sensors. Wearables can be used to detect physiologic changes (e.g., heart rate, electrodermal activity) or biochemical contents of analytes (i.e. alcohol in sweat) with reasonable accuracy, but larger studies are needed. Detection methods have been combined with interventions based on mindfulness, education, incentives/goals and motivation. Few studies have focused specifically on the young adult population, although those that did indicate high rates of utilization and acceptance. SUMMARY: Research that explores the pairing of advanced detection methods such as wearables with real time intervention strategies is crucial to realizing the full potential of mHealth in this population.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The goal of this review is to highlight recent research in mHealth based approaches to the detection and treatment of substance use disorders in adolescents and young adults. RECENT FINDINGS: The main methods for mHealth based detection include mobile phone based self-report tools, GPS tracking, and wearable sensors. Wearables can be used to detect physiologic changes (e.g., heart rate, electrodermal activity) or biochemical contents of analytes (i.e. alcohol in sweat) with reasonable accuracy, but larger studies are needed. Detection methods have been combined with interventions based on mindfulness, education, incentives/goals and motivation. Few studies have focused specifically on the young adult population, although those that did indicate high rates of utilization and acceptance. SUMMARY: Research that explores the pairing of advanced detection methods such as wearables with real time intervention strategies is crucial to realizing the full potential of mHealth in this population.
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Substance Use Disorder; Technology; Treatment; Wearables; Young adults; mHealth
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