Towards the implementation of cannabis‐focused apps in early intervention services for psychosis: A qualitative investigation of patient and clinician perspectives

Selim Abou‐Rahal; Alexis Doucet; Pamela Lachance‐Touchette; Amal Abdel‐Baki; Stephanie Coronado‐Montoya; José Côté; Ovidiu Tatar; Philip G. Tibbo; Didier Jutras‐Aswad

doi:10.1111/add.70581

August 16, 2026AddictionOpen Access

Towards the implementation of cannabis‐focused apps in early intervention services for psychosis: A qualitative investigation of patient and clinician perspectives

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To investigate patient and clinician perspectives on the acceptability, usability, and clinical integration of two cannabis-focused mobile apps (iCanChange and CHAMPS) within early intervention services for first-episode psychosis.
Conducted a qualitative exploratory study using semi-structured interviews across six early intervention service programs in Canada (five in Quebec, one in Nova Scotia).
Interviewed 28 young adults (aged 18–35) with first-episode psychosis from the intervention arms of pilot randomized controlled trials and 17 multidisciplinary clinicians.
Analyzed interview transcripts using a reflexive thematic approach mapped onto the integrated Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (i-PARIHS) framework.
Young adults and clinicians found both apps acceptable, flexible, and non-judgmental, noting that they successfully facilitated autonomy, self-reflection, and awareness of cannabis use.
App engagement was hindered by fluctuating motivation, acute psychosis symptoms, competing life and treatment priorities, and occasional technical or content issues.
Clinician involvement was deemed essential for sustaining engagement, but implementation was limited by clinician time constraints, unfamiliarity with app content, and unclear professional roles.

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Qualitative study explores patient and clinician views on cannabis apps in early psychosis services, indicating high acceptability but identifying barriers to clinical integration.

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