Predictors of engagement and retention in care at a low-threshold substance use disorder bridge clinic

Original research
by
Wakeman, Sarah E. 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 study's primary aim was to describe patient characteristics associated with engagement, defined as two or more completed visits, and treatment retention at 60 days, defined as a completed visit 45-to-75 days after first visit.

Findings/Key points

At a low-threshold bridge clinic 70% of patients successfully engaged in care and 38 % were retained at two months. Patients who received buprenorphine or naltrexone had higher engagement, and retention, and those receiving buprenorphine also had higher care transfer. Black patients had lower rates of engagement and retention. Treatment providers need to adopt low-threshold SUD care models to eliminate racial disparities and address the needs of people using stimulants.

Design/methods

Retrospective cohort study

Keywords

Equity
About PWUD
Outcomes
Substitution/OAT
Transitions in care/treatment