Feasibility and validity of computerized ambulatory monitoring in drug-dependent women

Johnson, Elizabeth I.; Barrault, M.; Nadeau, Louise; Swendsen, Joël

doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2008.06.010

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“…Of these different methods, only signal-contingent recording (repeated over a short time frame) constitutes an experience sampling procedure. Nonetheless, the feasibility and validity of EMA has been demonstrated in individuals with many types of addiction (Freedman et al, 2006;Johnson et al, 2009;Serre et al, 2012), and it is particularly well-suited to explore craving as a function of a wide range of environmental determinants. Repeated within-day assessments capture the rapid fluctuations of these variables (Shiyko and Ram, 2011) and inform researchers about prospective (and potentially causal) relationships.…”

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Ecological momentary assessment in the investigation of craving and substance use in daily life: A systematic review

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Swendsen

et al. 2015

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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Ecological momentary assessment in the investigation of craving and substance use in daily life: A systematic review

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“…User anonymity 13 (38.2% a ) BinDhim et al, 2014;Borland et al, 2013;Freedman et al, 2006;Gajecki et al, 2014;Haug et al, 2014;Matsumura et al, 2009;Renner, 2012;) Data encryption 11 (32.3% b ) BinDhim et al, 2014;Boyer et al, 2012;Gajecki et al, 2014;Gamito et al, 2014;Haug et al, 2014;Meredith et al, 2014;Renner, 2012;) Password protection 7 (24.1% c ) Hasin et al, 2014;Haug et al, 2014;Hertzberg et al, 2013;Renner, 2012;) User control 20 (69.0% d ) (Bendtsen & Bendtsen, 2014;BinDhim et al, 2014;Bricker et al, 2014;Campling, 2011;Gajecki et al, 2014;Haug et al, 2014;Hertzberg et al, 2013;Ingersoll et al, 2014;Kauer et al, 2009;Ploderer et al, 2014;Reitzel et al, 2014;Renner, 2012;Whittaker, 2011;Yu et al, 2012 Dulin et al, 2014;Epstein et al, 2009;Freedman et al, 2006;Gamito et al, 2014;Hasin et al, 2014;Ingersoll et al, 2014;Johnson et al, 2009;Kauer et al, 2009;…”

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“…For example, alerts employed by smartphones to collect research data may attract the attention of third parties (B. L. Carter et al, 2008;Dulin et al, 2014;Johnson et al, 2009). Such approaches may increase the privacy and control a participant has over their data and the intrusiveness of the app, but at the cost of reducing its research value if data are missed.…”

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“…A range of methods were observed, such as providing the participant with a smartphone device (Dulin, Gonzalez, & Campbell, 2014;Ingersoll et al, 2014;Johnson, Barrault, Nadeau, & Swendsen, 2009), recruiting participants from treatment centres Johnson et al, 2009; or focusing primarily on individuals of lower income Wen et al, 2014). Yet more than half of the studies required participants to own a smartphone device or have access to the Internet (Keoleian et al, 2013;Whittaker, 2011) in order to be eligible to participate.…”

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Realising the technological promise of smartphones in addiction research and treatment: An ethical review

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Hall

Fry

et al. 2016

International Journal of Drug Policy

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Background: Smartphone technologies and mHealth applications (or apps) promise unprecedented scope for data collection, treatment intervention, and relapse prevention when used in the field of substance abuse and addiction. This potential also raises new ethical challenges that researchers, clinicians, and software developers must address. Aims: This paper aims to identify ethical issues in the current uses of smartphones in addiction research and treatment. Methods: A search of three databases (PubMed, Web of Science and PsycInfo) identified 33 studies involving smartphones or mHealth applications for use in the research and treatment of substance abuse and addiction. A content analysis was conducted to identify how smartphones are being used in these fields and to highlight the ethical issues raised by these studies. Results: Smartphones are being used to collect large amounts of sensitive information, including personal information, geo-location, physiological activity, self-reports of mood and cravings, and the consumption of illicit drugs, alcohol and nicotine. Given that detailed information is being collected about potentially illegal behaviour, we identified the following ethical considerations: protecting user privacy, maximising equity in access, ensuring informed consent, providing participants with adequate clinical resources, communicating clinically relevant results to individuals, and the urgent need to demonstrate evidence of safety and efficacy of the technologies. Conclusions: mHealth technology offers the possibility to collect large amounts of valuable personal information that may enhance research and treatment of substance abuse and addiction. To realise this potential researchers, clinicians and app-developers must address these ethical concerns to maximise the benefits and minimise risks of harm to users.

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“…While studies have documented both the feasibility (11)(12)(13)(14) and acceptability (6) of using EMA to study drug use, discussions regarding the ethics of using technologydriven data collection modalities common to EMA are just beginning to emerge. Thus far, concerns have been raised about the potential harms of capturing data about illicit and stigmatized behaviors of vulnerable populations (15) especially since EMA often includes geolocation of the risk activity of interest, and the provision of valuable mobile devices to collect EMA data may expose participants to physical targeting for theft (16).…”

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Potential benefits of using ecological momentary assessment to study high-risk polydrug use

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Reed

Goldshear

et al. 2017

mHealth

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Background: While studies have documented both the feasibility and acceptability of using ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to study drug use, there is little empirical research assessing participants' perceptions of utilizing this technology-driven approach.Methods: Participants were English-speaking persons ≥18 years old who reported injection drug use and sequential (e.g., alcohol followed by opioid use) or simultaneous (i.e., injecting heroin and cocaine in one shot) polydrug use within 30 days recruited in San Diego, CA and Philadelphia, PA. Participants (N=36) completed two cell phone-based EMA simulations assessing mood, drug use, HIV risk behaviors, and daily activities, followed by semi-structured interviews that probed for potential benefits of participation over time.Qualitative analysis involved an iterative process of reviewing texts from the interviews to create a coding framework, which was then applied to all transcripts to identify themes.Results: Findings suggest participants may derive indirect benefits from participation in EMA studies including: improved self-worth from helping others; experiencing increased social support through utilization of the study-provided mobile device for non-research purposes; and most importantly, increased self-reflection, which could lead to therapeutic and intervention-like effects such as decreased substance use or reduced HIV risk. Conclusions:Participants identified a variety of potential benefits from participating in a study that utilizes EMA. This research suggests that benefits are highly salient for individuals involved in studies of polydrug use.

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Feasibility and validity of computerized ambulatory monitoring in drug-dependent women

Cited by 44 publications

References 20 publications

Ecological momentary assessment in the investigation of craving and substance use in daily life: A systematic review

Ecological momentary assessment in the investigation of craving and substance use in daily life: A systematic review

Realising the technological promise of smartphones in addiction research and treatment: An ethical review

Potential benefits of using ecological momentary assessment to study high-risk polydrug use

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