Exploring Preferences for Communication and Care Among Hospitalized Patients With Opioid Use Disorder: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of the study was to explore hospitalized patient priorities for effective communication and care in opioid use disorder (OUD).

Methods

In this qualitative descriptive study, we conducted semistructured interviews from April to August 2022 focusing on communication values with inpatient care teams among hospitalized patients with OUD in Philadelphia, PA. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed with thematic content analysis.

Results

We identified 3 key themes in the communication and care planning preferences of the 21 patients we interviewed: effectiveness, reciprocity, and empathy. Patients emphasized the need for clear, reliable, and frequent communication from healthcare providers, valuing collaborative dialog, shared decision making,

SUBMITTER: Davis MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12310375 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul-Aug 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature