Original research
par
Socias, M. Eugenia et al
Date de publication
2023
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 the combined impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and counteracting OUD policies on enrollment in medications for OUD (MOUD).
Constatations/points à retenir
Despite immediate improvements in MOUD enrollment in the post-COVID-19 period, this beneficial trend reversed over time. Risk Mitigation Guidelines opioids appeared to have provided additional benefits to sustain retention in OUD care.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Interrupted time series analysis of data from three cohorts of people with presumed OUD in Vancouver (n=760).
Mots clés
Safer supply
Evidence base
Substitution/OAT
Transitions in care/treatment
Policy/Regulatory
