2022
The Impact of Access to Addiction Specialist on Attitudes, Beliefs and Hospital-Based Opioid Use Disorder Related Care: A Survey of Hospitalist Physicians
Calcaterra SL, Binswanger IA, Edelman EJ, McNair BK, Wakeman SE, O'Connor P. The Impact of Access to Addiction Specialist on Attitudes, Beliefs and Hospital-Based Opioid Use Disorder Related Care: A Survey of Hospitalist Physicians. Substance Abuse 2022, 43: 143-151. PMID: 32267807, PMCID: PMC7541600, DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2020.1748169.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid use disorderAddiction specialistsLocal treatment resourcesLife-saving treatmentBuprenorphine initiationMultivariable analysisOUD careScreening practicesHospitalist physiciansUse disordersClinical practicePatientsRelated careTreatment resourcesHospitalistsHarm reductionCareTreatmentUnited StatesSpecialistsOnline surveyHospitalizationBuprenorphineComplicationsPrescribing
2019
Integrated stepped alcohol treatment for patients with HIV and liver disease: A randomized trial
Edelman EJ, Maisto SA, Hansen NB, Cutter CJ, Dziura J, Deng Y, Fiellin LE, O'Connor PG, Bedimo R, Gibert CL, Marconi VC, Rimland D, Rodriguez-Barradas MC, Simberkoff MS, Tate JP, Justice AC, Bryant KJ, Fiellin DA. Integrated stepped alcohol treatment for patients with HIV and liver disease: A randomized trial. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2019, 106: 97-106. PMID: 31540617, PMCID: PMC7244228, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2019.08.007.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Implementation of integrated stepped care for unhealthy alcohol use in HIV clinics
Edelman EJ, Hansen NB, Cutter CJ, Danton C, Fiellin LE, O’Connor P, Williams EC, Maisto SA, Bryant KJ, Fiellin DA. Implementation of integrated stepped care for unhealthy alcohol use in HIV clinics. Addiction Science & Clinical Practice 2016, 11: 1. PMID: 26763048, PMCID: PMC4711105, DOI: 10.1186/s13722-015-0048-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnhealthy alcohol useHIV clinicAlcohol usePatient motivationIntervention characteristicsInner settingHIV treatment settingsImplementation Research domainsModel of careCharacteristics of individualsAddiction psychiatristsCare modelCFIR frameworkTreatment settingsCFIR domainsMultidisciplinary teamClinicConsolidated FrameworkImplementation themesPatientsProvider perspectivesCareEffective counselingSocial workersIntervention
2012
A Brief Intervention Reduces Hazardous and Harmful Drinking in Emergency Department Patients
D'Onofrio G, Fiellin DA, Pantalon MV, Chawarski MC, Owens PH, Degutis LC, Busch SH, Bernstein SL, O'Connor PG. A Brief Intervention Reduces Hazardous and Harmful Drinking in Emergency Department Patients. Annals Of Emergency Medicine 2012, 60: 181-192. PMID: 22459448, PMCID: PMC3811141, DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.02.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrief Negotiation InterviewStandard careEmergency department patientsBrief interventionAlcohol consumptionDepartment patientsHarmful drinkersDrinking outcomesHarmful drinkingAssessment groupStandard care groupAdult ED patientsNegative health behaviorsSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeED patientsCare groupED settingTelephone boosterBooster groupBinge episodesHealth behaviorsPatientsAlcohol useCare
2011
Medications for unhealthy alcohol use: across the spectrum.
O'Malley SS, O'Connor PG. Medications for unhealthy alcohol use: across the spectrum. Alcohol Research 2011, 33: 300-12. PMID: 23580015, PMCID: PMC3860540.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnhealthy alcohol useSpecialty careCare settingsAlcohol useAdvent of pharmacotherapyPrimary care providersPrimary care settingSpectrum of careHealth care settingsPrimary careCare providersHazardous drinkersEarly interventionExcessive drinkingCareAlcohol problemsTreatmentMedicationsPharmacotherapyPatientsCliniciansPrevalenceSettingDrinkers
2005
Development and Implementation of an Emergency Practitioner–Performed Brief Intervention for Hazardous and Harmful Drinkers in the Emergency Department
D'Onofrio G, Pantalon MV, Degutis LC, Fiellin DA, O'Connor PG. Development and Implementation of an Emergency Practitioner–Performed Brief Intervention for Hazardous and Harmful Drinkers in the Emergency Department. Academic Emergency Medicine 2005, 12: 249-256. PMID: 15741590, PMCID: PMC1414059, DOI: 10.1197/j.aem.2004.10.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrief Negotiation InterviewEmergency practitionersEmergency departmentBrief interventionClinical careEfficacy of BIRoutine clinical careMean durationPatient outcomesHarmful drinkersStandardized patient scenariosClinical practicePatient scenariosDrinkersMean numberInterventionTraining sessionsCarePilot testingDepartmentSessionsHospitalTrials
2004
Processes of Care During a Randomized Trial of Office‐based Treatment of Opioid Dependence in Primary Care
Fiellin DA, O'Connor PG, Chawarski M, Schottenfeld RS. Processes of Care During a Randomized Trial of Office‐based Treatment of Opioid Dependence in Primary Care. American Journal On Addictions 2004, 13: s67-s78. PMID: 15204676, DOI: 10.1080/10550490490440843.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleMedical AuditMethadoneMiddle AgedMulticenter Studies as TopicNarcoticsOffice VisitsOpioid-Related DisordersOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePrimary Health CareProcess Assessment, Health CareQuality Assurance, Health CareRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicReferral and ConsultationSubstance Abuse DetectionTreatment RefusalUnited StatesConceptsUrine toxicology resultsProcess of careOpioid dependenceChart auditToxicology resultsOpioid treatment programsOffice-based careOffice-based treatmentDependent patientsMethadone maintenancePrimary carePsychiatric servicesFocus groupsQuality careTreatment programCareTreatmentTrialsAuditMedicationsBuprenorphinePatientsMethadoneGroupEvaluation of processes
2002
New federal initiatives to enhance the medical treatment of opioid dependence.
Fiellin DA, O'Connor PG. New federal initiatives to enhance the medical treatment of opioid dependence. Annals Of Internal Medicine 2002, 137: 688-92. PMID: 12379070, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-137-8-200210150-00014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid dependenceMedical treatmentOpioid agonist medicationsRole of internistsAgonist medicationsPharmacologic treatmentMaintenance treatmentNew medicationsMedical conditionsOffice settingSubstantial healthMedicationsPatientsTreatmentInternistsRecent federal initiativesFederal initiativesNew federal initiativesComplicationsCareIncreasing drug users’ adherence to HIV treatment: results of a peer-driven intervention feasibility study
Broadhead RS, Heckathorn DD, Altice FL, van Hulst Y, Carbone M, Friedland GH, O’Connor P, Selwyn PA. Increasing drug users’ adherence to HIV treatment: results of a peer-driven intervention feasibility study. Social Science & Medicine 2002, 55: 235-246. PMID: 12144138, DOI: 10.1016/s0277-9536(01)00167-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsActive drug usersDrug users' adherenceDrug usersDrug treatmentMedical carePrimary careIntervention feasibility studySocial support structuresHealth advocatesUser adherenceTreatment program staffPeer-driven interventionHIV diseaseHIV infectionPatient adherenceSix-month studyHIV treatmentPhysician referralClinical appointmentsHIV therapeuticsCarePositive behavioral changesAdherencePeer pressureTreatmentTreatment of heroin dependence with buprenorphine in primary care
Fiellin DA, Pantalon MV, Pakes JP, O'Connor PG, Chawarski M, Schottenfeld RS. Treatment of heroin dependence with buprenorphine in primary care. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2002, 28: 231-241. PMID: 12014814, DOI: 10.1081/ada-120002972.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, SublingualAdultAmbulatory CareBuprenorphineCombined Modality TherapyConnecticutCounselingDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleFeasibility StudiesFemaleHeroin DependenceHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrimary Health CareSocial SupportTreatment OutcomeUrban PopulationConceptsUrine toxicologyHeroin dependencePrimary careBrief counselingUrine toxicology testsHeroin-dependent patientsPrimary care settingPrimary care centersUrban medical centerBuprenorphine maintenancePrimary outcomeDependent patientsCare centerClinical trialsCare settingsMedical CenterEffective treatmentTreatment retentionBuprenorphinePatientsPotential efficacyToxicology testsMaintenance phaseWeeksCare
2000
Outpatient management of patients with alcohol problems.
Fiellin DA, Reid MC, O'Connor PG. Outpatient management of patients with alcohol problems. Annals Of Internal Medicine 2000, 133: 815-27. PMID: 11085845, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-133-10-200011210-00015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchScreening for Alcohol Problems in Primary Care: A Systematic Review
Fiellin DA, Reid MC, O'Connor PG. Screening for Alcohol Problems in Primary Care: A Systematic Review. JAMA Internal Medicine 2000, 160: 1977-1989. PMID: 10888972, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.160.13.1977.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol Use Disorders Identification TestPrimary careAlcohol problemsFormal screening instrumentsAlcohol abuseHarmful drinkingScreening instrumentQuantity-frequency questionsPrimary care physiciansSearch of MEDLINEDisorders Identification TestCAGE questionsCare physiciansClinical subgroupsClinical measuresCriterion standardDiagnostic test researchSystematic reviewPatient spectrumDiagnostic testsMethodological standardsCareIdentification TestWorkup biasMethodological limitations
1996
Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS in Poland: Opportunities for Educational Exchange1
O'Connor P, Williams A. Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS in Poland: Opportunities for Educational Exchange1. Substance Abuse 1996, 17: 101-109. DOI: 10.1080/08897079609444734.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInjection drug usersMethadone maintenance treatmentEpidemic of HIVSubstance abuse treatment systemLong-term residential treatmentEffective substance abuse treatmentClinical treatment approachesHIV/AIDSSubstance abuse treatmentHIV infectionMaintenance treatmentClean needlesHIV riskTreatment approachesDrug usersMedical careCocaine useMedical UniversityAbuse treatmentSubstance abuseResidential treatmentCareTreatmentAddiction problemsOpioids
1995
Models of Medical Care for HIV-infected Drug Users
Samet J, Stein M, O'Connor P. Models of Medical Care for HIV-infected Drug Users. Substance Abuse 1995, 16: 131-139. DOI: 10.1080/08897079509444716.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1992
Ambulatory opiate detoxification and primary care
O’Connor P, Waugh M, Schottenfeld R, Diakogiannis I, Rounsaville B. Ambulatory opiate detoxification and primary care. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 1992, 7: 532-534. PMID: 1403211, DOI: 10.1007/bf02599459.Peer-Reviewed Original Research