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In Adherence Technologies and Treatment Engagement authors Martin and Haro delve into a meaningful discussion of factors related failure to engage in treatment. Use and influence of social media platforms, SMS text, remote video conferencing, telehealth, online support groups, and behavior-tracking applications are presented. Finally, the authors deliver practical strategies for leveraging technology to better promote consumer engagement.

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  1. Department of Psychology, La Sierra University, 4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, CA, 92515, USA

    Leslie R. Martin Ph.D. & Vanessa E. Haro B.A.

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Martin, L.R., Haro, V.E. (2017). Adherence Technologies and Treatment Engagement. In: O'Donohue, W., James, L., Snipes, C. (eds) Practical Strategies and Tools to Promote Treatment Engagement. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49206-3_7

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