A Retrospective Cohort Study Comparing In-Person and Telemedicine-Based Opioid Agonist Treatment in Ontario, Canada, Using Administrative Health Data

Original research
par
Morin, K.A. et al

Date de publication

2021

Géographie

Canada

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This study evaluated how telemedicine as a modality for opioid agonist treatment compares to in-person care

Constatations/points à retenir

Our findings support the conclusion that telemedicine is equal to in-person care regarding mortality opioid-related emergency department visits and retention, and is a viable option for those seeking opioid agonist treatment.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Retrospective cohort study (n=55,924)

Mots clés

Digital health