Original research
by
David, Allison R. et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
The purpose of the current study is to elicit patients' perspectives on challenges to transition to treatment, including medications for OUD (MOUD), after detox and potential solutions.
Findings/Key points
Patients identified lack of continuity of care, especially care coordination, as a major barrier to substance use treatment. Increasing treatment utilization, including MOUD, necessitates a multimodal approach to continuity of care, low-barrier access to MOUD, and support to address unstable housing. Patients want care that incorporates options and respect for individualized preferences and needs.
Design/methods
Semi-structured interviews (N = 24)
Keywords
About PWUD
Substitution/OAT
Transitions in care/treatment
Barriers and enablers
