An emergency-department-initiated outreach program for patients with opioid use disorder is associated with an increase in agonist therapy and engagement in addictions care: a one-year cohort study

Original research
by
Lakkadghatwala, Rukaiyah et al

Release Date

2024

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

To evaluate an emergency department (ED)-based intensive community outreach program

Findings/Key points

An ED-initiated intensive outreach program for patients with OUD not yet on OAT was associated with a persistent increase in OAT use and engagement in care, as well as housing.

Design/methods

Prospective cohort study (n=84)

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Keywords

Hospitals
Wrap-around services
Housing
Substitution/OAT
Transitions in care/treatment
Outcomes