Feasibility and effectiveness of a smartphone access program for promoting engagement in care among perinatal people with substance use disorders: a pilot study
In a rural obstetric clinic, implementing a free smartphone program for perinatal patients with SUD was feasible and acceptable. Though there was no difference in prenatal care utilization, patients who received a smartphone engaged in robust postpartum care and behavioral healthcare utilization. Addressing digital disparities is an essential component of health equity.
Authors
- Karen Y. Stokes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7612-3467)
- Henry J. Martell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7954-1672)
- Angela Morgan
- Matthew Adams (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7062-903X)
- Elizabeth C. Saunders (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2728-0001)
- D.J. Goodman
- Kathleen Robie
- L. Lamadriz
Institutions
- Dartmouth College (US)
- Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Health Services
- Published
- 2025-09-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/frhs.2025.1640311
- Primary Topic
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00