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Objective
To gain a better understanding of withdrawal management (WM) programs in Canada and their involvement with individuals with Opioid Use Disorders (OUD), we conducted a national environmental scan toward improving and standardizing the evidence base for best WM practices in Canada.
Findings/Key points
Findings indicate a lack of capacity for OAT delivery, as well as significant discrepancies in the operation of WM programs in Canada and how they support clients with OUD. The results underscore a need to standardize clinical guidelines outlining evidence-based service delivery and care for the management for OUD in a variety of treatment settings and jurisdictions in Canada.
Design/methods
Cross-sectional self-report online questionnaire to program representatives of WM programs across the country. A total of 85 WM programs were included in the final analyses.
