Original research
par
Heikkinen, Milja et al
Date de publication
2022
Géographie
Sweden
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 investigate the real-world effectiveness of pharmacological treatments (buprenorphine, methadone) of opioid use disorder (OUD).
Constatations/points à retenir
The use of buprenorphine and methadone are both associated with a significantly lower risk of hospitalization due to opioid use disorder and death due to all and external causes, when compared with non-use.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
A nationwide, register-based cohort study - All residents aged 16–64 living in Sweden using OUD-medication from July 2005 to December 2016 (n=5757, 71.8% men).
Mots clés
Mortality
Harm reduction
About PWUD
Outcomes
Substitution/OAT
