Description and Initial Evaluation of a Postdischarge Intervention to Support Transition of Care in Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Case study
par
Bayraghi, Narges et al

Date de publication

2023

Géographie

Canada

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This paper describes an interdisciplinary outpatient service developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to support and ensure continuity of care for patients with substance use and concurrent mental health disorders. We describe the formation of the service, data on service utilization, and initial qualitative evaluation of the patient experience with this service.

Constatations/points à retenir

Interdisciplinary teams providing brief and intensive interdisciplinary support to patients with substance use disorders after inpatient hospitalizations are feasible and well-received by patients.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

This service provides 2 weeks of intensive mental health and addiction support to patients recently discharged from the hospital.

Mots clés

Transitions in care/treatment
Wrap-around services
Hospitals
Mental health