Original research
par
Burns, Lucy et al
Date de publication
2015
Géographie
Australia
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Non
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
To examine characteristics of first-time methadone and buprenorphine clients and factors associated with risk of leaving first treatment in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.
Constatations/points à retenir
Multivariable Cox models indicated that in addition to sex, age, treatment setting and criminographic variables, the risk of leaving a first treatment episode was greater on any given day for those receiving buprenorphine, and was dependent on the year treatment was initiated. There was no interaction between any demographic variables and medication received, suggesting no clear evidence of any particular groups for whom each medication might be better suited in terms of improving retention.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Retrospective linkage study of opioid substitution therapy (OST) treatment, court, custody and mortality data.
Mots clés
Harm reduction
About prescribers
Outcomes
Crime
Legal system/law enforcement
Substitution/OAT
