A mixed methods study of provider factors in buprenorphine treatment retention

Original research
by
Gertner, Alex K. 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 goal of this study was to identify provider factors that could drive differences in treatment retention while accounting for the contribution of patient characteristics to retention.

Findings/Key points

Providers who adopt low-threshold approaches to treatment may achiever higher retention rates than those who adopt high-threshold approaches.

Design/methods

Mixed methods

Keywords

Equity
About prescribers
Barriers and enablers
Outcomes