Publications by authors named "Margo E Godersky"
Article Synopsis
- There is a lack of research on self-medication for pain using alcohol and drugs among people living with HIV, highlighting the need for further study in this area.
- In a study involving 248 participants with HIV, about half reported self-medicating, with varying use of alcohol and other substances, and those who self-medicated tended to be younger, less employed, and have poorer health outcomes.
- Factors like depression, anxiety, and substance dependence were linked to higher rates of self-medication, suggesting that healthcare providers should address these issues in their care for patients with HIV who use substances.
Introduction/background: Video directly observed therapy (video-DOT) through a mobile health platform may improve buprenorphine adherence and decrease diversion. This pilot study tested the acceptability and feasibility of using this technology among patients receiving buprenorphine in an office-based setting.
Methods: Participants were instructed to record videos of themselves taking buprenorphine.
Background: Buprenorphine effectively reduces opioid craving and illicit opioid use. However, some patients may not take their medication as prescribed and thus experience suboptimal outcomes. The study aim was to qualitatively explore buprenorphine adherence and the acceptability of utilizing video directly observed therapy (VDOT) among patients and their providers in an office-based program.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCommonly used for analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most frequently used medications in the world. In spite of their prevalence, reports of NSAID misuse and NSAID use disorder are uncommon. This case report describes a research participant who met criteria for DSM-5 moderate substance use disorder based on her use of prescribed ibuprofen as assessed by the validated Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To explore the experiences of low-income minority adults taking part in a yoga dosing trial for chronic low back pain.
Design: Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with nineteen participants recruited from a randomized yoga dosing trial for predominantly low-income minority adults with chronic low back pain. Interviews discussed the impact of yoga on low back pain and emotions; other perceived advantages or disadvantages of the intervention; and facilitators and barriers to practicing yoga.