Nurse prescribing practices across the globe for medication-assisted treatment of the opioid use disorder (MOUD): a scoping review

Scoping review
by
Banka-Cullen, Sonam Prakashini et al

Release Date

2023

Geography

International

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

The aim of this scoping review is to explore nurse prescribing practices for medication-assisted treatment of opioid use disorder (MOUD) globally with a view to informing equitable access and policies for people seeking MOUD.

Findings/Key points

The review which found several barriers and enablers to nurse prescribing of MOUD. Barriers included legislation constraints, lack of professional education and training and the presence of stigmatizing attitudes. Enablers included the presence of existing supportive services, prosocial messaging, and nurse prescriber autonomy.

Design/methods

Scoping review (22 articles included)

Keywords

About prescribers
Policy/Regulatory