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Journal of Addictive Diseases Volume 37, 2018 - Issue 1-2
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Feasibility of a social media/online community support group intervention among chronic pain patients on opioid therapy

Sean D. YoungDepartment of Family Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA; ;University of California Institute for Prediction Technology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Correspondence[email protected]
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Maryann KoussaDepartment of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USAView further author information
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Sung-Jae LeeDepartment of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USAView further author information
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Hendry PerezDepartment of Family Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA; View further author information
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Navkiran GillUniversity of California Institute for Prediction Technology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA; View further author information
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Lillian GelbergDepartment of Family Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA; View further author information
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Keith HeinzerlingDepartment of Family Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA; View further author information
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Pages 96-101 | Published online: 05 Jan 2019
 
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Abstract

Aims: Assess whether the Harnessing Online Peer Education (HOPE) social media-based support group can engage patients on opioids at risk for misuse/overdose to discuss risk reduction strategies.

Methods: Fifty-one patients on chronic opioid therapy and risk factors for aberrant medication-taking behaviors were randomized to a HOPE intervention or control (Facebook) group.

Results: Compared to control group participants, intervention participants had almost 10 times higher posting engagement (n = 411 posts versus 45; 73% versus 52% of participants). Participants discussed coping, pain, medication and non-medication treatments, and other opioid and addiction-related topics.

Discussion: Results suggest that a HOPE online community might serve as an effective behavioral intervention tool among chronic pain patients on opioid therapy.

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Funding

This study was funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (R21DA039458), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (R56AI125105 and R01AI132030), and National Human Genome Research Institute (U01HG008488).

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