Original research
by
Socias, M. Eugenia et al
Release Date
2023
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This study evaluated the combined impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and counteracting OUD policies on enrollment in medications for OUD (MOUD).
Findings/Key points
Despite immediate improvements in MOUD enrollment in the post-COVID-19 period, this beneficial trend reversed over time. Risk Mitigation Guidelines opioids appeared to have provided additional benefits to sustain retention in OUD care.
Design/methods
Interrupted time series analysis of data from three cohorts of people with presumed OUD in Vancouver (n=760).
Keywords
Safer supply
Evidence base
Substitution/OAT
Transitions in care/treatment
Policy/Regulatory
