Perspectives and Recommendations from Hospitalized Patients with Substance Use Disorders: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) are hospitalized in growing numbers. Stigma is pervasive among their hospital providers, and SUD management during medical admissions is often inadequate. However, little is known about how these patients perceive their care quality. In particular, few studies have explored their positive care perceptions or recommendations for improvement.

Objective

To explore perspectives on positive aspects, negative aspects, and consequences of care, as well as recommendations for improvement among hospitalized patients with SUDs.

Design and participants

We conducted semi-structured, in-depth bedside interviews (n = 15) with patients who have been diagnosed with a SUD and were admitted to medical or surgical floors of an u

SUBMITTER: Balmuth EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11306722 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature