Esther Moon

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Pronouns
she/her
Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
Biography

Dr. Esther Moon, PhD, MSN, RN, is a dedicated researcher and nursing professional whose work focuses on health promotion in substance use disorders and mental health. Her innovative research aims to prevent relapse and enhance recovery outcomes by leveraging wearable technology to improve symptom monitoring, self-management, and treatment adherence in individuals with substance use disorders. Dr. Moon's doctoral dissertation employed a mixed-methods approach to investigate early signs and symptoms of relapse in adults receiving medication for opioid use disorder. Through her work, she strives to bridge the gap between advanced technology and practical healthcare solutions, potentially transforming the landscape of substance use disorder treatment and recovery.