Table 2.
App usefulness | n (%) who agreed/strongly agreed |
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The app includes useful tips on how to make life better | 23 (92) |
The app has a positive outlook | 22 (88) |
I would consult the app if I had to make a decision about my recovery | 22 (88) |
The app helps me to have a better understanding of options for recovery | 21 (84) |
I have learned something new from the app | 21 (84) |
The app encourages me to take actions that could be beneficial to my health | 20 (80) |
On the whole, I find the app reassuring | 20 (80) |
The app encourages me to play a more active role in my recovery | 20 (80) |
I feel more inclined to seek out treatment after completing the app | 10 (40) |
Additional app features that would be useful | n (%) |
Option to network and communicate with others using the app | 22 (88) |
Access to critical helplines and treatment locations | 22 (88) |
A tracking system that records your progress | 19 (76) |
Direct communication with coaches (i.e. private chatting) | 17 (68) |
Advice on how to deal with triggers and what to do when warning signs appear | 17 (68) |
Option to create to-do lists, reminders, and/or daily planners that you can use to help keep you sober | 16 (64) |
Features to enhance motivation, such as inspirational quotes, prayers, recovery stories, etc. | 14 (56) |
Videos for relaxation or stress reduction | 13 (52) |
Information on addiction and addiction recovery | 12 (48) |
In-app calendar to keep recovery-related events exclusively inside the app | 10 (40) |
aAmong the 26 participants who completed pre-/post-app assessments shown in Table 1, one did not complete this feedback survey.