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BMC MAT Quick Start

Boston Medical Center
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED

Expert-developed at a clinical institution

For:Clinicians & Healthcare Professionals
Free
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App Summary

BMC MAT Quick Start gives clinicians evidence-based guidance and interactive decision trees for treating patients with opioid and alcohol use disorders. Boston Medical Center developed the tool to address a key barrier in the opioid crisis, where many providers feel unequipped to prescribe addiction medications. Clinicians can use its step-by-step protocols and resources to integrate addiction care into general practice, expanding patient access to treatment.

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Detailed Description

Functionality & Mechanism

This mHealth reference tool from Boston Medical Center is designed for healthcare providers treating substance use disorders. The app streamlines access to evidence-based guidance for initiating medications like buprenorphine and naltrexone. It utilizes interactive decision trees to walk clinicians through treatment protocols for opioid and alcohol use disorders, as well as pain management. The interface also integrates standard clinical instruments, such as the COWS and AUDIT-C scales, to support patient assessment.

Development & Context

  • The app was created by Boston Medical Center's Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) program to expand access to medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders.
  • News coverage notes the tool was designed to support providers who may feel ill-equipped to prescribe these medications due to a lack of readily accessible training and resources.
  • It extends the work of BMC's Grayken Center for Addiction, which provided addiction treatment training to more than 14,000 individuals in 2020.
  • Development was funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Opioid Response Network.

Intended Use & Scope

This application is designed exclusively for healthcare providers as a rapid-response resource for clinical decision-making. It provides informational support for treating opioid and alcohol use disorders. As noted in its materials, the app is not a diagnostic tool and is not intended to replace a clinician's professional judgment regarding patient-specific treatment.

In the Media

A Free App Breaks Barriers to Prescribing Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

Boston Medical Center developed BMC MAT Quick Start in 2021 to help providers feel equipped to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder, using their established Office Based Addiction Treatment program resources. The team created this innovative mobile application with funding from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Opioid Response Network to bring their training resources directly to providers. LaBelle's team had previously provided evidence-based addiction treatment training to more than 14,000 individuals in 2020 through their established programs.

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Boston Medical Center Launches mHealth App for MAT Providers

Boston Medical Center developed BMC MAT Quick Start to assist healthcare providers using medication-assisted treatment therapy, offering clinical resources for prescribing buprenorphine or naltrexone to patients with opioid use disorder. "This app brings resources and guidance into the hands of providers to help expand access to medication to treat opioid use disorder," said Colleen LaBelle, director of BMC's Office-Based Addiction Treatment program who developed the app.

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BMC MAT Quick Start

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