What motivates people with substance use disorders to pursue treatment? A patient-centered approach to understanding patient experiences and patient-provider interactions.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To identify and define potential positive and negative factors in patient experiences and patient-provider interactions that are associated with the pursuit and maintenance of treatment by those suffering from substance use disorders (SUD).

Methods

Two focus groups with patients in treatment for SUD were performed. The focus groups focused on questions aimed at mapping factors associated with initiating and maintaining treatment along the transtheoretical model of change. Four in-depth interviews with healthcare providers involved in the treatment of patients with SUD were also conducted to understand providers' perspective on similar factors.

Results

Fourteen patients were included in the focus groups. Patients identified their life prior to treatment as c

SUBMITTER: Gressler LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6776437 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature