Original research
par
Levander, Ximena A. et al
Date de publication
2021
Géographie
USA
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
We explored patient perspectives at three opioid treatment programs serving rural communities on how take-home policy changes were received and implemented and how these changes impacted their addiction treatment and recovery.
Constatations/points à retenir
Participants noted many unanticipated benefits to increased take-home methadone and other COVID-19 protocols including strengthened self-efficacy and recovery and reduced interpersonal conflict, with limited evidence of diversion. Patient perspectives should inform future policies to better address the ongoing overdose epidemic.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Semi-structured interviews, n=46
Mots clés
Policy/Regulatory
About PWUD
Barriers and enablers
Outcomes
Rural/remote
Substitution/OAT
Social benefits
Diversion
Carries/take-home doses
