Telemedicine and e-Health: Satisfaction with Telehealth Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Among Individuals Living in Rural and Nonrural Areas

Telemedicine and e-Health: Satisfaction with Telehealth Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Among Individuals Living in Rural and Nonrural Areas

Telehealth has grown as a common treatment modality for substance use disorders following expanded telehealth flexibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth can increase access to treatment in rural areas, where there are limited local addiction providers. Based on high patient satisfaction, the study’s findings support the future expansion of telemedicine treatment platforms across rural and nonrural areas to address the substantial unmet need for substance use treatment across the United States.