Original research
by
Clay, Simon et al
Release Date
2023
Geography
Australia
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
The aim of this study was to explore what it is like to receive depot buprenorphine and to understand the motivations behind why people discontinue.
Findings/Key points
Participants cited 4 key reasons why they decided to discontinue depot buprenorphine:1) feeling forced into the program, 2) experiencing negative side-effects, 3) finding the treatment ineffective, and 4) wanting to stop depot buprenorphine/OAT to use opioids again or feeling ‘cured’ and no longer in need of OAT. Participants were ultimately discussing issues related to clinician-patient power relations, agency and bodily autonomy, and the pursuit of well-being.
Design/methods
Open-ended, semi-structured interviews (n=40)
Keywords
Transitions in care/treatment
Substitution/OAT
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