Original research
par
Oviedo-Joekes, Eugenia et al
Date de publication
2010
Géographie
Spain
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Non
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
In 2003, a randomised controlled trial comparing injected diacetylmorphine and oral methadone was carried out in Andalusia, Spain. The subsequent follow-up study evaluated the health and drug use status of participants, 2 years after the completion of the trial.
Constatations/points à retenir
Patients who received HAT showed better outcomes compared with those not on HAT. The results of this study strengthen the evidence showing that HAT can improve and stabilise the health of long-term heroin users with severe comorbidities and high mortality.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Cohort study
Mots clés
Evidence base
Harm reduction
Policy/Regulatory
Safer supply
About prescribers
Outcomes
Substitution/OAT
