Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinics for People With Problematic Opioid Use

Original research
by
Corace, Kim 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

To assess the associations of RAAM clinics with emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, and mortality for people with problematic opioid use (POU).

Findings/Key points

The findings of this study suggest that RAAM clinics are associated with improved clinical outcomes for people with POU and can provide effective, evidence-based care while reducing wait times and improving continuity of care.

Design/methods

Cohort study of 876 individuals

Keywords

Substitution/OAT
About PWUD
Mortality
Hospitals