Effectiveness of peer recovery support services on stages of the opioid use disorder treatment cascade: a systematic review

Lit review
by
Gormley, Miranda Ann et al

Release Date

2021

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

Peer recovery support services (PRSS) have been increasingly incorporated during the recovery process for opioid use disorder (OUD), yet little is known about the effects of PRSS on clinical outcomes of individuals who misuse opioids. This study systematically synthesized existing literature reporting the effectiveness of PRSS interventions on stages of the OUD treatment cascade.

Findings/Key points

Effectiveness of PRSS interventions on stages of the OUD treatment cascade remain inconclusive.

Design/methods

Lit review; 12 studies met inclusion criteria

Keywords

Wrap-around services
About PWUD
Social services
Peer/PWLLE program involvement