Lit review
by
Samsó Jofra, Laura et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
International
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
The study’s objective is to review the impact of interim opioid agonist treatment (OAT), a short-term approach for patients awaiting standard OAT, in terms of treatment retention, access to standard OAT, quality of life and satisfaction with treatment.
Findings/Key points
Interim OAT is likely more effective than a waiting list for standard OAT in access to treatment, and it is probably as effective as standard OAT regarding treatment retention.
Design/methods
We conducted a systematic review searching MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and CENTRAL up to May 2020
Keywords
Harm reduction
About PWUD
Substitution/OAT
Transitions in care/treatment
