Original research
par
Nordeck, Courtney D. et al
Date de publication
2021
Géographie
USA
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
This paper examines patient characteristics and initial outcomes of patients served during a rapid protocol shift to telehealth that allowed buprenorphine initiation without an in-person encounter following a state-mandated stay-at-home order
Constatations/points à retenir
The PC program illustrates that offering on-demand, flexible treatment is an opportunity to increase opioid use disorder treatment access, even during a public health emergency that disrupted access to services. Relaxation of buprenorphine telehealth regulations allowed for flexibility in treatment and benefits vulnerable populations.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Patient cohort n=143
Mots clés
Policy/Regulatory
About prescribers
Outcomes
Substitution/OAT
Digital health
