2018
Opioid dependency is independently associated with inferior clinical outcomes after trauma
Hsiang WR, McGeoch C, Lee S, Cheung W, Becher R, Davis KA, Schuster K. Opioid dependency is independently associated with inferior clinical outcomes after trauma. Injury 2018, 50: 192-196. PMID: 30342762, DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.10.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-home dischargeOpioid-dependent patientsLength of stayInjury Severity ScoreOpioid dependencyVentilator daysMajor complicationsClinical outcomesPrescription abuseIllicit abuseLonger LOSChronic pain subgroupsMore ventilator daysOpioid-naïve patientsUse of opioidsAcademic Level IHigher readmission ratesInferior clinical outcomesChronic pain patientsOpioid subgroupsNaïve patientsAdult patientsPain subgroupsPatient demographicsReadmission rates
2008
A pilot survey of attitudes and knowledge about opioid substitution therapy for HIV-infected prisoners.
Springer SA, Bruce RD. A pilot survey of attitudes and knowledge about opioid substitution therapy for HIV-infected prisoners. Journal Of Opioid Management 2008, 4: 81-6. PMID: 18557164, PMCID: PMC2476214, DOI: 10.5055/jom.2008.0012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid substitution therapySubstitution therapyAntiretroviral medicationsHIV riskDrug useOpioid-dependent prisonersConnecticut DepartmentPatient care capacityMaintenance therapyOpioid dependencyBUP treatmentTherapyReferral programBuprenorphineLess adherenceHIVMethadoneMinority of respondentsMajority of inmatesPilot studyAnonymous surveyMedicationsMore educationResults of answersAdherence
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