ResearchProjects

Development of a Text Messaging Tool to Support Buprenorphine Treatment in Primary Care
Funded by: National Institute on Drug Abuse
Project dates: August 2017 - May 2023
Principal Investigator: Tofighi, Babak
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project developed and conducted preliminary tests of a text messaging intervention to improve adherence to office-based buprenorphine treatment and patient-provider communication.

 

Abstract on NIH RePORTER
Related Publications
Tofighi B, Williams AR, Chemi C, Sindhu S, Dickson V, Lee JD (2019).
Patient barriers and facilitators to medications for opioid use disorder in primary care
Substance Use and Misuse, 54 (14), 2409-2419. doi: 10.1080/10826084.2019.1653324. PMCID: PMC6883164.

Tofighi B, Hein P, Carvalho AMS, Lee JD, Leonard NR (2018).
Technology preferences to enhance HIV and HCV care among patients with substance use disorders
Journal of Addictive Diseases, 37 (3-4), 157-159. doi: 10.1080/10550887.2019.1640056. PMCID: PMC6946844.

Tofighi B, Lee JD, Sherman S, Schatz D, El-Shahawy O (2019).
Smoking patterns and preferences for technology assisted smoking cessation interventions among adults with opioid and alcohol use disorders
Journal of Substance Use, 24 (6), 660-665. doi: 10.1080/14659891.2019.1642407. PMCID: PMC7500477.

Tofighi B, Leonard N, Greco P, Hadavand A, Acosta MC, Lee JD (2019).
Technology use patterns among patients enrolled in inpatient detoxification treatment
Journal of Addiction Medicine, 13 (4), 279-286. doi: 10.1097/ADM.0000000000000494. PMCID: PMC6586521.