Scoping review
by
Banka-Cullen, Sonam Prakashini et al
Release Date
2023
Geography
International
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
The aim of this scoping review is to explore nurse prescribing practices for medication-assisted treatment of opioid use disorder (MOUD) globally with a view to informing equitable access and policies for people seeking MOUD.
Findings/Key points
The review which found several barriers and enablers to nurse prescribing of MOUD. Barriers included legislation constraints, lack of professional education and training and the presence of stigmatizing attitudes. Enablers included the presence of existing supportive services, prosocial messaging, and nurse prescriber autonomy.
Design/methods
Scoping review (22 articles included)
Keywords
About prescribers
Policy/Regulatory
