2002
Increasing 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 pressureTreatment
1997
Treatment of Early AIDS Dementia in Intravenous Drug Users: High Versus Low Dose Peptide T
Kosten T, Rosen M, McMahon T, Bridge T, O'malley S, Pearsall R, O'connor P. Treatment of Early AIDS Dementia in Intravenous Drug Users: High Versus Low Dose Peptide T. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 1997, 23: 543-553. PMID: 9366972, DOI: 10.3109/00952999709016894.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAIDS Dementia ComplexCross-Over StudiesDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsPeptide TSubstance Abuse, Intravenous
1994
HIV infection and cocaine use in methadone maintained and untreated intravenous drug users
Meandzija B, O'Connor P, Fitzgerald B, Rounsaville B, Kosten T. HIV infection and cocaine use in methadone maintained and untreated intravenous drug users. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 1994, 36: 109-113. PMID: 7851277, DOI: 10.1016/0376-8716(94)90092-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntravenous drug usersMethadone maintenance treatmentMethadone maintenance programHIV infectionCocaine useMore cocaine useMaintenance treatmentRisk factorsDrug usersMethadone maintenance treatment groupHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmissionAfrican AmericansMaintenance treatment groupNon-infected subjectsInjection frequencyHIV-negativeHIV testingDrug injectionStratified analysisTreatment groupsTotal cocaineHIVRisk behaviorsGreater riskInfectionMedical Care for Injection-Drug Users with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
O'Connor P, Selwyn P, Schottenfeld R. Medical Care for Injection-Drug Users with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection. New England Journal Of Medicine 1994, 331: 450-459. PMID: 8035842, DOI: 10.1056/nejm199408183310707.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchManagement of hospitalized intravenous drug users: Role of the internist
O'Connor P, Samet J, Stein M. Management of hospitalized intravenous drug users: Role of the internist. The American Journal Of Medicine 1994, 96: 551-558. PMID: 8017454, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9343(94)90096-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDyspneaFemaleFeverHospitalizationHumansInternal MedicineMusculoskeletal DiseasesPain ManagementPatient DischargePhysician's RoleSubstance Abuse, IntravenousSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeConceptsIntravenous drug usersDrug usersHIV statusHospital settingPatient's HIV statusCommon clinical dilemmaHospital discharge planningInpatient hospital settingSignificant clinical challengeCommon behavioral issuesSubstance use problemsDrug withdrawalDischarge planningClinical dilemmaClinical challengeMEDLINE searchMedical problemsInternistsUse problemsBehavioral issuesAppropriate knowledgeRelevant literatureManagementReviewEpidemiology
1993
The linkage of primary care services with substance abuse treatment
Stein M, Samet J, O’Connor P. The linkage of primary care services with substance abuse treatment. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 1993, 8: 106-107. PMID: 8382743, DOI: 10.1007/bf02599995.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcademic Medical CentersDelivery of Health CareHumansPrimary Health CareSubstance Abuse Treatment CentersSubstance Abuse, IntravenousDecline in intravenous drug use among treatment-seeking opiate users
Schottenfeld R, O'Malley S, Abdul-Salaam K, O'Connor P. Decline in intravenous drug use among treatment-seeking opiate users. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 1993, 10: 5-10. PMID: 8450573, DOI: 10.1016/0740-5472(93)90092-g.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultConnecticutCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHIV InfectionsHumansIncidenceMaleOpioid-Related DisordersSubstance Abuse, Intravenous
1992
Human immunodeficiency virus infection in intravenous drug users: A model for primary care
O'Connor P, Molde S, Henry S, Shockcor W, Schottenfeld R. Human immunodeficiency virus infection in intravenous drug users: A model for primary care. The American Journal Of Medicine 1992, 93: 382-386. PMID: 1415300, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9343(92)90166-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultConnecticutFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansInfection ControlInfectionsMalePatient CompliancePrimary Health CarePrimary PreventionSubstance Abuse, IntravenousConceptsIntravenous drug usersHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionImmunodeficiency virus infectionPrimary careTuberculosis prophylaxisSyphilis treatmentVirus infectionDrug treatmentDrug usersPneumocystis carinii pneumonia prophylaxisHepatitis B vaccinePrimary care clinicsPrimary care servicesT-cell testingEligible patientsPneumonia prophylaxisAntiretroviral therapyB vaccineChart reviewPneumococcal vaccineT helperHIV infectionInfluenza vaccineCare clinicsMethadone maintenanceDIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE USERS WITH HIV INFECTION
Selwyn P, O'Connor P. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE USERS WITH HIV INFECTION. Primary Care Clinics In Office Practice 1992, 19: 119-156. PMID: 1594693, DOI: 10.1016/s0095-4543(21)00124-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansMalePhysicians, FamilyPrimary Health CareSubstance Abuse, IntravenousConceptsHIV infectionDrug usersDrug-using patientsPrimary care cliniciansFavorable patient outcomesPrimary care providersPrimary care practitionersImportant clinical challengeSubstance use disordersDrug use problemsTreatment of substanceSubstance abuse problemsMedical complicationsPain managementCare cliniciansPatient outcomesComprehensive careDrug interactionsProvider awarenessClinical challengeDrug treatmentCare providersCare practitionersDrug useClinical staff
1989
Primary medical care for IVDU's: a model for future care.
Schottenfeld RS, O'Connor PG. Primary medical care for IVDU's: a model for future care. NIDA Research Monograph 1989, 95: 403-4. PMID: 2641009.Peer-Reviewed Original Research