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Adaptations to Opioid Use Disorder Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A National Survey of Prescribers
Sung ML, Black AC, Blevins D, Henry BF, Cates-Wessel K, Dawes MA, Drexler K, Hagle H, Molfenter T, Levin FR, Becker WC, Edelman EJ. Adaptations to Opioid Use Disorder Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A National Survey of Prescribers. Journal Of Addiction Medicine 2022, 16: 505-513. PMID: 35020698, PMCID: PMC9271533, DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000000948.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVirtual visitsOpioid use disorder careOpioid use disorderAcademic medical centerNational electronic surveyMOUD accessMOUD prescriptionsClinical outcomesBuprenorphine prescribersLongitudinal careMost prescribersMultivariable modelMedical CenterDisorder careUse disordersMOUDPrescribersPatient accessibilityFree-text responsesOverall positive experienceVisitsElectronic surveyCOVID-19COVID-19 pandemicBehavioral healthcare
2024
Clinician and Practice Characteristics Associated With Support of Office-Based Methadone: Findings From a National Survey.
Sung M, Black A, Blevins D, Henry B, Cates-Wessel K, Dawes M, Hagle H, Joudrey P, Molfenter T, Levin F, Fiellin D, Edelman E. Clinician and Practice Characteristics Associated With Support of Office-Based Methadone: Findings From a National Survey. Journal Of Addiction Medicine 2024 PMID: 39475119, DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000001388.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOpioid use disorderCharacteristics associated with supportTreatment of opioid use disorderMultivariate logistic regression modelOffice-based settingSequential multivariable logistic regression modelsOpioid treatment programsLogistic regression modelsAcademic medical centerUse disorderInclusion criteriaMethadoneMedical CenterPatientsOffice-basedCOVID-19 surveyClinician supportPractice characteristicsLongitudinal treatmentImplementation barriersPolicy changesMOUDOutcome variablesImprove accessNational survey