Original research
by
Sobel, Halle G. et al
Release Date
2021
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Very little is known about the value of UDS, the optimum screening frequency in general, or its specific use for buprenorphine treatment in primary care. To address this question, we thought that in a stable population receiving buprenorphine-naloxone in the primary care setting it would be useful to know how often UDS yielded expected and unexpected results.
Findings/Key points
Given that the majority of patients in our study had expected urine results, it may be reasonable for less frequent urine testing in certain patients.
Design/methods
Analyzed 2588 test results from 161 patients
Keywords
Clinical guidance
About prescribers
Outcomes
Substitution/OAT
Diversion