The West Virginia Prescription Drug Abuse Quitline: Challenges and Lessons Learned from Running a Remote Quitline

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2012

Abstract

The West Virginia Prescription Drug Abuse Quitline (WVPDAQ) is a resource that offers education and support to individuals and families affected by prescription drug abuse. The WVPDAQ began functioning September 11, 2008, through the use of mobile phone and laptop technology. Although some helplines and quitlines use some aspects of remote technology, most function through traditional call center and landline technology, making the WVPDAQ unique. This article describes the process evaluation of the WVPDAQ and outlines both the positive findings and challenges faced by the WVPDAQ. Lessons learned and future recommendations for remote quitline endeavors are also presented. It is hoped that the experiences and information regarding the WVPDAQ presented can provide best-practice insight for public health practitioners and evaluation personnel who are considering using alternative technologies to deliver quitline services.

Publication Title

Health Promotion Practice

Volume

13

Issue

1

First Page

81

Last Page

89

PubMed ID

21914832

Comments

This article was published in Health Promotion Practice, Volume 13, Issue 1, January 2012, Pages 81-9.

The published version is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1524839910381697

Copyright © 2012 by Society for Public Health Education

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