Mobile low-threshold buprenorphine integrated with infectious disease services

Original research
par
Rosecrans, Amanda et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

USA

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 2018, the Baltimore City Health Department launched a mobile clinic called Healthcare on The Spot, which offers low-threshold buprenorphine services integrated with health care services to meet the needs of people who use drugs.

Constatations/points à retenir

Increasing access to integrated medical services and drug treatment through low-threshold, community-based models of care can be an effective tool for addressing the effects of drug use.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

This cohort analysis includes clinical service data from the first 15 months of The Spot mobile clinic.

Mots clés

Harm reduction
Wrap-around services
Social services
Outcomes
Substitution/OAT