Understanding opportunities and challenges with telemedicine-delivered buprenorphine during the COVID-19 pandemic

Original research
par
Mattocks, Kristin M. et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

To gain a nuanced understanding of provider perspectives on MOUD care delivery using telemedicine, we conducted semi-structured interviews with VHA providers who were using telehealth to deliver MOUD care.

Constatations/points à retenir

Telehealth provides a context of Veterans’ lives and how their condition is managed at home. Providers experience challenges with telehealth, including managing distractions and establishing rapport. Telehealth visits require providers to place more trust in patients to comply with treatment regimens.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Semi-structured interviews (n=23)

Mots clés

About prescribers
Digital health