Focus On: Ehealth Solutions an Ehealth Solution for People with Alcohol Problems
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Selfmanagement of chronic diseases has been a research focus for years. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have played a significant role in aiding patients and their families with that management task. The recent dramatic increase in smartphone capabilities has expanded the potential of these technologies by facilitating the integration of features specific to cell phones with advanced capabilities that extend the reach of what type of information can be assessed and which services can be provided. A recent review of the literature covering the use of ICTs in managing chronic diseases, including addiction, has examined the effectiveness of ICTs, with an emphasis on technologies tested in randomized controlled trials. One example of an addictionrelapse prevention system currently being tested is the Alcohol Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System (ACHESS) Program.
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