Original research
par
Webb, Caleb B. et al
Date de publication
2021
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
We describe success of peer support specialists in recruiting SUD patients into treatment, with attention to racial disparities in linkage to care.
Constatations/points à retenir
Peer support specialists may be an effective way to link patients with substance use disorders to treatment. Black patients with substance use disorders were not as likely to be successfully engaged in treatment by peer support specialists in the emergency department after controlling for age, sex, insurance status, and marital status
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
This is a retrospective, observational cohort study (n=785) performed at an urban, academic medical center.
Mots clés
Equity
About PWUD
Outcomes
Peer/PWLLE program involvement
Transitions in care/treatment
Hospitals
