2022
Cardiac surgeons’ perspectives and practices regarding people who use drugs: A scoping review
Muncan B, Kim EK, Amabile A, Weimer MB, Tiako M, Vallabhajosyula P, Kalogeropoulos AP, Geirsson A. Cardiac surgeons’ perspectives and practices regarding people who use drugs: A scoping review. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2022, 37: 630-639. PMID: 34989450, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16201.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsDelivery of Health CareHumansPharmaceutical PreparationsSubstance-Related DisordersSurgeonsConceptsCardiac surgeonsInfective endocarditisAddiction medicine specialistsInfectious disease specialistsMultidisciplinary care teamEvidence-based guidelinesJoanna Briggs Institute guidelinesPoor health outcomesPreferred Reporting ItemsComprehensive literature searchWillingness of surgeonsCardiac complicationsCardiovascular complicationsSurgical treatmentSurgical managementDisease specialistsAim of studyCare teamInstitute guidelinesMedicine specialistsEquitable careIndependent authorsPsychosocial factorsReporting ItemsHealth outcomesAddiction Care Matters: A Practical Guide to Substance Use Disorder Prevention, Screening, and Treatment
Weimer MB. Addiction Care Matters: A Practical Guide to Substance Use Disorder Prevention, Screening, and Treatment. Medical Clinics Of North America 2022, 106: xix-xx. PMID: 34823738, DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2021.10.001.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2021
The Need for Multidisciplinary Hospital Teams for Injection Drug Use-related Infective Endocarditis
Weimer MB, Falker CG, Seval N, Golden M, Hull SC, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P. The Need for Multidisciplinary Hospital Teams for Injection Drug Use-related Infective Endocarditis. Journal Of Addiction Medicine 2021, 16: 375-378. PMID: 34510088, DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000000916.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersConceptsInjection drug use-related infective endocarditisCardiac surgeryInfective endocarditisAddiction treatmentInjection drug useCare of patientsMultidisciplinary hospital teamSubstance use disordersMost patientsUse disordersPatientsDrug useSurgical needsHospital teamIDUsCase managementInfectious diseasesAddiction medicineMultidisciplinary approachEndocarditisSurgeryTreatmentDiseaseComplex diseasesAnesthesiaSOAPs and SUDs: Patients With Substance Use Disorders and What Clinicians Should Know About the Cures Act
Chan CA, Tetrault JM, Fiellin DA, Weimer MB. SOAPs and SUDs: Patients With Substance Use Disorders and What Clinicians Should Know About the Cures Act. Journal Of Addiction Medicine 2021, 16: 141-142. PMID: 34049315, DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000000879.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersAdapting inpatient addiction medicine consult services during the COVID-19 pandemic
Harris MTH, Peterkin A, Bach P, Englander H, Lapidus E, Rolley T, Weimer MB, Weinstein ZM. Adapting inpatient addiction medicine consult services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Addiction Science & Clinical Practice 2021, 16: 13. PMID: 33627183, PMCID: PMC7903401, DOI: 10.1186/s13722-021-00221-1.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersMeSH KeywordsBritish ColumbiaBuprenorphineConnecticutCOVID-19Cross-Cultural ComparisonDelivery of Health CareForecastingHealth Plan ImplementationHealth Services AccessibilityHumansMassachusettsOpioid-Related DisordersOregonPatient AdmissionPatient Care TeamPatient DischargeRemote ConsultationSubstance-Related DisordersTelemedicineConceptsUse disordersCOVID-19 isolation unitsYale-New Haven HospitalHigh-risk patientsNovel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemicSt. Paul's HospitalAddiction medicine consult serviceOpioid use disorderBoston Medical CenterCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemicNew Haven HospitalTelephone-based consultationsAlcohol use disorderDisease 2019 pandemicHealth care systemPublic health crisisHospitalized patientsPaul's HospitalOutpatient settingCare coordinationPatient visitsVulnerable patientsConsult serviceBenzodiazepine taperMedical Center
2020
Cardiac Surgeons’ Treatment Approaches for Infective Endocarditis Based on Patients’ Substance Use History
Nguemeni Tiako M, Mszar R, Brooks C, Mahmood SUB, Mori M, Geirsson A, Weimer MB. Cardiac Surgeons’ Treatment Approaches for Infective Endocarditis Based on Patients’ Substance Use History. Seminars In Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2020, 33: 703-709. PMID: 33279690, DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2020.11.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEndocarditisEndocarditis, BacterialFemaleHumansMaleRetrospective StudiesSubstance Abuse, IntravenousSubstance-Related DisordersSurgeonsUnited StatesConceptsInjection drug use-associated infective endocarditisCardiac surgeonsTreatment approachesInfective endocarditisMethadone treatmentDrug use-associated infective endocarditisMost surgeonsAddiction treatmentLong-term outcomesNumber of surgeriesNon-Hispanic whitesSurvey response rateOperative managementRecurrent infectionsSubstance use historiesOperative approachNative valvePatientsPatient engagementClinical scenariosResponse ratePatients' substanceIDUsSurgeonsAnonymous survey
2019
Tools to Support Hospital-Based Addiction Care
Englander H, Mahoney S, Brandt K, Brown J, Dorfman C, Nydahl A, Weimer M, Gregg J. Tools to Support Hospital-Based Addiction Care. Journal Of Addiction Medicine 2019, Publish Ahead of Print: &na;. PMID: 30608265, DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000000487.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultFemaleHospitalizationHumansPatient Care TeamPrimary Health CareQuality of Health CareRisk AssessmentSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsImproving Addiction Care TeamSubstance use disordersSUD careSurgical complicationsMedication protocolsCare teamUse disordersMost providersAddiction careHospitalAddiction trainingMost hospitalsReachable momentTreatment toolCareInterprofessional rolesWidespread implementationHospitalizationComplicationsRisk assessment
2018
Lessons Learned from the Implementation of a Medically Enhanced Residential Treatment (MERT) Model Integrating Intravenous Antibiotics and Residential Addiction Treatment
Englander H, Wilson T, Collins D, Phoutrides E, Weimer M, Korthuis PT, Calcagni J, Nicolaidis C. Lessons Learned from the Implementation of a Medically Enhanced Residential Treatment (MERT) Model Integrating Intravenous Antibiotics and Residential Addiction Treatment. Substance Abuse 2018, 39: 225-232. PMID: 29595367, PMCID: PMC6519053, DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2018.1452326.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance use disordersIntravenous antibioticsLong-term intravenous antibioticsSkilled nursing facility admissionsAddiction medicine serviceIntravenous antibiotic coursesNursing facility admissionsResidential SUD treatment facilityResidential treatmentPhysical health needsResidential SUD treatmentSUD treatment facilitiesResidential addiction treatmentAntibiotic coursesResidential treatment modelMixed-methods evaluationChart reviewUntreated painFacility admissionPICC linesSevere infectionsSUD careSUD treatmentMedicine serviceUse disorders
2017
Planning and Designing the Improving Addiction Care Team (IMPACT) for Hospitalized Adults with Substance Use Disorder
Englander H, Weimer M, Solotaroff R, Nicolaidis C, Chan B, Velez C, Noice A, Hartnett T, Blackburn E, Barnes P, Korthuis PT. Planning and Designing the Improving Addiction Care Team (IMPACT) for Hospitalized Adults with Substance Use Disorder. Journal Of Hospital Medicine 2017, 12: 339-342. PMID: 28459904, PMCID: PMC5542562, DOI: 10.12788/jhm.2736.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultElectronic Health RecordsFemaleHealth Services Needs and DemandHospitalizationHumansMaleMedicaidPatient Care TeamSubstance-Related DisordersUnited StatesConceptsImproving Addiction Care TeamSubstance use disordersCare teamCare modelUse disordersAddiction medicine consultation serviceRapid access pathwayLength of stayActive substance useResidential care modelMedicaid accountable care organizationsNeeds assessmentHigh rateHospital payerHospitalized adultsAntibiotic infusionCostly readmissionsComplex patientsAccountable care organizationsSUD treatmentHealthcare costsAddiction careAddiction treatmentHospital medicineSubstance use
2016
Correlates of prescription opioid therapy in Veterans with chronic pain and history of substance use disorder
Lovejoy TI, Dobscha SK, Turk DC, Weimer MB, Morasco BJ. Correlates of prescription opioid therapy in Veterans with chronic pain and history of substance use disorder. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2016, 53: 25-36. PMID: 27005461, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2014.10.0230.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term opioid therapyPrescription opioid therapySubstance use disordersOpioid therapyChronic painSUD historyPain diagnosisUse disordersChronic noncancer painVeterans Affairs electronic medical recordsPain-related functioningLow chronic painElectronic medical recordsNoncancer painOpioid medicationsOpioid prescriptionsClinical characteristicsPain severityPain interferencePharmacy dataMedical recordsPainPsychosocial questionnairesPatientsTherapy