Barriers to Engagement in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment After Buprenorphine Induction.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Expanded access to buprenorphine induction, including via emergency departments, increases the likelihood of treatment engagement for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). However, longer-term retention among these patients remains a challenge. In this study, we aimed to identify barriers to engaging and retaining patients with OUD in care and additional services that might improve retention.

Methods

We surveyed counselors at an urban safety net addictions treatment clinic.

Results

Twenty-five of 27 (93%) eligible counselors responded. Counselors described patients who were homeless, had no prior treatment history, or lacked health insurance as hardest to retain in treatment. Housing assistance, residential treatment placement, regular access to a phone,

SUBMITTER: Simpson SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9549700 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul-Aug 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature