Challenges for the implementation of injectable opioid agonist treatment: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Injectable opioid agonist treatment (iOAT) is a valuable, patient-centred, evidence based intervention. However, limited information exists on contextual factors that may support or hinder iOAT implementation and sustainability. This study aims to examine existing research on iOAT using diacetylmorphine and hydromorphone, focusing on identifying the key barriers and facilitators to its successful implementation.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted in the MEDLINE and PsycInfo databases (via Ovid) from inception to February 2024, supplemented by a comprehensive grey literature search. No restrictions were applied regarding publication type, year, or geographic location. Articles were independently screened by two reviewers. Eligible articles described

SUBMITTER: Schwarz T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11619471 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature