University of Maryland-College Park · PsychologyMagidson Lab
Jessica F Magidson · College Park, Maryland
Research Focus
Dr. Jessica Magidson's lab focuses on improving treatment for people struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) and polysubstance use in underserved rural communities. The lab utilizes an innovative mobile telemedicine unit to deliver addiction treatment and develops peer-delivered interventions that encourage positive behaviors to enhance treatment retention and reduce substance use. Their research is crucial in addressing the addiction crisis and improving access to care in areas where medical resources are limited.
opioid use disorderpolysubstance usetelemedicinebehavioral activationpeer recovery specialistsmobile treatment unitscontingency managementrural healthaddiction treatmentevidence-based interventions
Research Aims
5AIM 01Evaluate the effectiveness of peer-delivered behavioral activation on treatment retention for opioid use disorder.
AIM 02Reduce polysubstance use among patients in rural communities.
AIM 03Assess the feasibility and acceptability of mobile telemedicine addiction treatment.
AIM 04Investigate the cost-effectiveness of implementing peer support interventions in addiction care settings.
AIM 05Enhance access to evidence-based addiction treatments in underserved areas.
Skills the Lab Values
telemedicine implementationbehavioral activation trainingurinalysis techniquesmobile treatment unit operationpeer support trainingdata collection and analysiscommunity outreachrandomized controlled trial designpatient retention strategiessubstance use disorder interventions
Output against the department
Publications203top 33% of dept.97th of 296
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Citations5.4kbottom 46% of dept.159th of 296
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