Understanding opportunities and challenges with telemedicine-delivered buprenorphine during the COVID-19 pandemic

Original research
by
Mattocks, Kristin M. et al

Release Date

2022

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

To gain a nuanced understanding of provider perspectives on MOUD care delivery using telemedicine, we conducted semi-structured interviews with VHA providers who were using telehealth to deliver MOUD care.

Findings/Key points

Telehealth provides a context of Veterans’ lives and how their condition is managed at home. Providers experience challenges with telehealth, including managing distractions and establishing rapport. Telehealth visits require providers to place more trust in patients to comply with treatment regimens.

Design/methods

Semi-structured interviews (n=23)

Keywords

About prescribers
Digital health