OUD MEETS: A novel program to increase initiation of medications for opioid use disorder and improve outcomes for hospitalized patients being discharged to skilled nursing facilities

Original research
par
Tassey, Theresa E. 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

Opioid Use Disorder Medical Patient Engagement, Enrollment in treatment and Transitional Supports (OUD MEETS) program was a clinical pilot designed to increase initiation of buprenorphine and methadone for hospitalized patients with OUD requiring post–acute care. The program comprises a hospital partnership with two skilled nursing faclities (SNFs) and two opioid treatment programs (OTPs) to improve recovery supports and access to MOUD for patients discharged to SNF.

Constatations/points à retenir

Twenty-seven (96 %) enrolled patients successfully completed hospital treatment. Twenty-three (85 %) patients successfully completed medical treatment at a skilled nursing facility. Thirteen (46 %) enrolled patients had confirmed linkage to OUD treatment post-SNF. One patient left the hospital (4 %) and four patients left a skilled nursing facility (15 %) via patient-directed discharge.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Twenty-eight of 30 eligible patients enrolled in the program

Mots clés

Transitions in care/treatment
Hospitals
About PWUD
About prescribers
Wrap-around services
Outcomes