Frontiers in Psychiatry (Aug 2015)

mHealth App for Cannabis Users: Satisfaction and Perceived Usefulness

  • gregoire eMonney,
  • Louise ePenzenstadler,
  • Olivia eDupraz,
  • Jean-Francois eEtter,
  • Yasser eKhazaal

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2015.00120
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6

Abstract

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Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of cannabis users and their levels of satisfaction with Stop-cannabis, an app intended for cannabis users who want to stop or reduce their cannabis use or prevent relapse. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was administered to users of Stop-cannabis, a French-language app for iOS and Android devices. All app users were invited to participate in the survey via a message sent to the app. Results: For hundred and eighty-two users answered the survey. The app was used daily by 348 of the participants (around 70%). More than 80% of participants (397) considered the app to have helped them a little or a lot to stop or reduce cannabis consumption. Most of the users’ suggestions were related to the number or the quality of the messages sent by, or displayed in, the app.Conclusion: This pilot study supports the feasibility of such an app and its perceived usefulness. A self-selection bias however limits the conclusions of the study. The efficacy of the app should be evaluated in a randomized controlled trial.

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