This preliminary study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of Project BETTER, a technology-delivered educational program for pregnant and postpartum people receiving medication for opioid use disorder. Participants were recruited from a perinatal addiction clinic registry and tested one of three modules addressing postpartum transition, neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, or interactions with child welfare systems.
Of 28 people approached, 17 agreed to participate and 12 completed a module and study assessments. Participants reported that the modules were easy to understand. Acceptability ratings were generally high, and participants reported feeling more comfortable and less stigmatized learning through the program than learning from a provider. The authors concluded that the intervention showed promising preliminary feasibility and acceptability, while noting that its effectiveness requires evaluation in a clinical trial.
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