Substance Use Disorder Treatment Through Telemedicine in the Age of CoVID-19

Mary Onderdonk, Nancy Goldstein

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Abstract

Telemedicine has been effective at bridging the gap between patients, providers, and health systems. As part of a large, academic medical center in Baltimore, MD, it has been found that using digital tools, particularly when access to care is otherwise limited, is beneficial to supporting recovery. However, there are barriers to telemedicine surrounding patient privacy and increased tendency of patients to avoid treatment. Maintaining personalized, evidence-based clinical care while limiting the spread of CoVID-19 has required swift adaptation from healthcare providers. The intent of this article is to discuss provider perspectives of benefits and barriers to telemedicine for substance use disorder treatment during the CoVID-19 pandemic.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)96-97
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of addictions nursing
Volume34
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2023

Keywords

  • CoVID-19
  • Substance Abuse
  • Substance Use
  • Telemedicine
  • Treatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Phychiatric Mental Health
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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