Original research
by
Wakeman, Sarah E. et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
The study's primary aim was to describe patient characteristics associated with engagement, defined as two or more completed visits, and treatment retention at 60 days, defined as a completed visit 45-to-75 days after first visit.
Findings/Key points
At a low-threshold bridge clinic 70% of patients successfully engaged in care and 38 % were retained at two months. Patients who received buprenorphine or naltrexone had higher engagement, and retention, and those receiving buprenorphine also had higher care transfer. Black patients had lower rates of engagement and retention. Treatment providers need to adopt low-threshold SUD care models to eliminate racial disparities and address the needs of people using stimulants.
Design/methods
Retrospective cohort study
Keywords
Equity
About PWUD
Outcomes
Substitution/OAT
Transitions in care/treatment
