Original research
by
Corace, Kim et al
Release Date
2023
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
To assess the associations of RAAM clinics with emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, and mortality for people with problematic opioid use (POU).
Findings/Key points
The findings of this study suggest that RAAM clinics are associated with improved clinical outcomes for people with POU and can provide effective, evidence-based care while reducing wait times and improving continuity of care.
Design/methods
Cohort study of 876 individuals
Keywords
Substitution/OAT
About PWUD
Mortality
Hospitals
