TY - JOUR PY - 2016// TI - A systematic review of technology-based interventions for co-occurring substance use and trauma symptoms JO - Journal of telemedicine and telecare A1 - Gilmore, Amanda K. A1 - Wilson, Sarah M. A1 - Skopp, Nancy A. A1 - Osenbach, Janyce E. A1 - Reger, Greg SP - 701 EP - 709 VL - 23 IS - 8 N2 - Introduction Technology-based mental health interventions are becoming increasingly common, and several have begun to target multiple outcomes in a single intervention. Recent developments in the treatment of co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder has led to the development and testing of technology-based interventions for these disorders. The current systematic review examined technology-based interventions designed to improve mental health outcomes among patients with co-occurring trauma symptoms and substance use. Methods Of 601 articles reviewed, 14 included a technology-based intervention for patients with these co-occurring problems. Results Seven of these studies provided preliminary evidence that technology-based interventions are likely to be efficacious in reducing either trauma symptoms or substance use. The seven remaining studies demonstrated that technology-based interventions for co-occurring trauma symptoms and substance use are feasible. Discussion This review suggests that technology-based interventions for co-occurring trauma symptoms and substance use are feasible, but more work is needed to assess efficacy using scientifically rigorous studies.
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LA - en SN - 1357-633X UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1357633X16664205 ID - ref1 ER -