Bridge clinic implementation of “72-hour rule” methadone for opioid withdrawal management: impact on opioid treatment program linkage and retention in care

Original research
par
Taylor, Jessica L. et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

Underutilized regulations allow non-Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) providers to administer methadone for opioid withdrawal for up to 72 hours while arranging ongoing care. Our low-barrier bridge clinic implemented a new pathway to treat opioid withdrawal and facilitate OTP linkage utilizing the “72-hour rule.”

Constatations/points à retenir

Methadone administration for opioid withdrawal with direct OTP admission under the “72-hour rule” is feasible in an outpatient bridge clinic and resulted in high OTP linkage and 1-month retention rates.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Patients presenting to a hospital-based bridge clinic were evaluated for OUD, opioid withdrawal, and treatment goals. Eligible patients were offered methadone opioid withdrawal management with rapid OTP referral.

Mots clés

Hospitals
Transitions in care/treatment
Substitution/OAT