Original research
by
Morin, K.A. et al
Release Date
2021
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This study evaluated how telemedicine as a modality for opioid agonist treatment compares to in-person care
Findings/Key points
Our findings support the conclusion that telemedicine is equal to in-person care regarding mortality opioid-related emergency department visits and retention, and is a viable option for those seeking opioid agonist treatment.
Design/methods
Retrospective cohort study (n=55,924)
Keywords
Digital health
