Evaluation of the gap in delivery of opioid agonist therapy among individuals with opioid-related health problems: A population-based retrospective cohort study

Original research
par
Paul, Lauren A. et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

Canada

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This study sought to characterize the gap in OAT treatment using a cascade of care framework, and determine factors associated with engagement and retention in treatment.

Constatations/points à retenir

Model results indicated that males had higher odds of being on OAT each month but lower odds of OAT retention, while the reverse was observed for older individuals and individuals with higher neighbourhood income. Individuals residing in rural areas and with a history of mental health diagnoses had poorer outcomes overall, including lower odds of being on OAT each month and OAT retention, as well as higher risk of starting/stopping OAT. Individuals with a history of mental health diagnoses also had a higher risk of death, regardless of OAT status.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

A population-based retrospective cohort study

Mots clés

About PWUD
Substitution/OAT
Sex/Gender
Mental health
Rural/remote
Outcomes