The overall objective of this NIDA-funded study (R34 DA051710) is to test the feasibility of a novel, evidence-informed strategy that utilizes a series of persuasive, informational text message reminders to expand the impact of secure storage and disposal programs This research study pursues two specific aims (1) use communications and health behavior theory to develop and refine a text message intervention to encourage secure storage and disposal of unused prescription opioids; and (2) pilot test the text message intervention, developed under Aim 1, to facilitate secure storage and disposal of unused opioid analgesics. The goal of the study is to prevent the diversion of excess and retained prescription opioids for nonmedical use.
Study Team Members and Partners:
- Kathleen Egan, PhD, MS, Principal Investigator, Department of Implementation Science, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
- Melissa Cox, PhD, MPH, Co-Investigator, Department of Health Behavior, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Don Helme, PhD, Co-Investigator, Department of Communication, University of Kentucky
- J Todd Jackson, PharmD, MHA, Co-Investigator, Pharmacy Services Cape Fear Valley Health System
- Alice Richman, PhD, MPH, Co-Investigator, Department of Health Education and Promotion, East Carolina University
- Cheyenne Wagi MA, MPH, CPH, Research Associate, Department of Implementation Science, Wake Forest University School of Medicine