Improving Outcomes of Mothers With Opioid Use Disorder Using a Community Collaborative Model.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Increasing rates of Opioid Use Disorder among pregnant women are a significant public health issue. Care for these women is fragmented, and multiple barriers to care have been identified. Program: The Tides, Inc. is attempting to address these needs by providing comprehensive, coordinated care, beginning in pregnancy and extending beyond the birth of their infant.

Implementation

Using a collaborative model, care is coordinated between multiple existing agencies in an effort to reduce barriers and improve access to care. Funding for these services is provided through county funding and existing payor sources (eg, insurance, Medicaid).

Evaluation

Participant and program outcomes were evaluated at the end of each year of the program. In addition, participants who

SUBMITTER: Jones C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8543638 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature