Impact of Medication-Based Treatment on Health Care Utilization Among Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study evaluated the association between medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and health care utilization over time among a sample of treatment-seeking individuals with opioid use disorder. In contrast to previous studies, this study used a novel measure of MOUD adherence, more comprehensive utilization data, and analyses that controlled for detailed individual and social determinants of health.

Methods

This study was a secondary analysis of a comparative effectiveness trial (N=570) of extended-release naltrexone versus buprenorphine-naloxone. The outcome of interest was usage of nonstudy acute care, inpatient and outpatient addiction services, and other outpatient services across 36 weeks of assessment. Adherence (percentage of days taking MOUD) was defin

SUBMITTER: Gopaldas M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10730760 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature