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October 3, 2025Frontiers in PsychiatryOpen Access

Digitally-enhanced medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder: acceptability, engagement and treatment retention

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JPJorge PalaciosRSRobert C. SherrickSLSylvie Lorenzen

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Overview

Observational study assesses Recovery Connect's impact on treatment retention in opioid use disorder, suggesting digital health tools improve patient engagement.

Key Points

  • Patient engagement with Recovery Connect significantly improved treatment retention, showcasing the efficacy of digital interventions.
  • Retention rates increased by 12.2% across clinics and 13.2% in Arizona, indicating positive outcomes from digital tool usage.
  • Over 83% of patients expressed intent to use the app, demonstrating high acceptance and positive feedback from users.
  • Enhanced communication between patients and clinicians via the app correlates with better adherence and retention outcomes.

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Palacios et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e034f7f0e39f13e7fa32f9https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1581298
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