Original research
par
Han, Benjamin H. et al
Date de publication
2024
Géographie
USA
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
To explore the aging experience with opioid use disorder (OUD) and barriers to medical care for older adults who receive care in opioid treatment programs (OTPs).
Constatations/points à retenir
Three major themes emerged: (1) avoidance of medical care due to multiple intersectional stigmas, including those related to drug use, substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, ageism, and housing insecurity; (2) increasing isolation with aging and loss of family and peer groups; (3) the urgent need for integrating medical and aging-focused care with OUD treatment in the setting of increasing health and functional challenges.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Semi-structured qualitative interviews (n=36)
Mots clés
Substitution/OAT
About PWUD
Barriers and enablers
