Outpatient-Based Opioid Treatment Engagement and Attendance: A Prospective Cohort Study of Homeless-Experienced Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The opioid overdose epidemic disproportionately impacts people experiencing homelessness. Outpatient-based opioid treatment (OBOT) programs have been established in homeless health care settings across the USA, but little is known about the success of these programs in engaging and retaining this highly marginalized patient population in addiction care.

Objective

To evaluate predictors of initial engagement and subsequent attendance in a homeless-tailored OBOT program.

Design

Prospective cohort study with 4 months of follow-up.

Participants

A total of 148 homeless-experienced adults (≥18 years) who newly enrolled in the Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) OBOT program over a 1-year period (1/6/2022-1/5/2023).

Main measures

The p

SUBMITTER: Fine DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11576663 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature