2024
To the Editor: Let This Be the Last Call to Action to Train Residents in Addiction.
Chan C, Binder M, Levander X, Morford K. To the Editor: Let This Be the Last Call to Action to Train Residents in Addiction. Journal Of Graduate Medical Education 2024, 16: 369-370. PMID: 38882438, PMCID: PMC11173032, DOI: 10.4300/jgme-d-24-00147.1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Patients' perspectives of medications for addiction treatment in HIV clinics: A qualitative study
Morford KL, Muvvala SB, Chan PA, Cornman DH, Doernberg M, Porter E, Virata M, Yager JE, Fiellin DA, Edelman EJ. Patients' perspectives of medications for addiction treatment in HIV clinics: A qualitative study. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2022, 139: 108767. PMID: 35341613, PMCID: PMC9187601, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2022.108767.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnalgesics, OpioidHIV InfectionsHumansMass ScreeningQualitative ResearchSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsSubstance use disordersHIV clinicAddiction treatmentSubstance useEvidence-based medicationsMedication treatment optionsMedication side effectsHealth Services frameworkFocus groupsHIV cliniciansTreatment optionsMultidisciplinary screeningChronic diseasesPatient educationPatient's perspectivePromoting ActionStudy populationDisorder careSide effectsUse disordersPatient receptivityQualitative studyOverall healthClinicKnowledge deficitsBenzodiazepines and Related Sedatives
Peng L, Morford KL, Levander XA. Benzodiazepines and Related Sedatives. Medical Clinics Of North America 2022, 106: 113-129. PMID: 34823725, DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2021.08.012.ChaptersConceptsLong-term benzodiazepine useQuality of evidenceRisk of overdoseSignificant adverse effectsCognitive behavioral therapySedative useBenzodiazepine useBenzodiazepine discontinuationPharmacologic propertiesBenzodiazepine taperWithdrawal managementPhysical dependenceBehavioral treatmentBehavioral therapyBenzodiazepinesDetoxification facilityNovel psychoactive substancesAdverse effectsDesigner benzodiazepinesPsychoactive substancesMost benefitDiscontinuationMedicationsSedativesOverdose
2021
Readiness to Provide Medications for Addiction Treatment in HIV Clinics: A Multisite Mixed-Methods Formative Evaluation
Edelman EJ, Gan G, Dziura J, Esserman D, Morford KL, Porter E, Chan PA, Cornman DH, Oldfield BJ, Yager JE, Muvvala SB, Fiellin DA. Readiness to Provide Medications for Addiction Treatment in HIV Clinics: A Multisite Mixed-Methods Formative Evaluation. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2021, 87: 959-970. PMID: 33675619, PMCID: PMC8192340, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000002666.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlcoholismHealth Services AccessibilityHIV InfectionsHIV-1HumansOpioid-Related DisordersSubstance-Related DisordersTobacco Use CessationConceptsHIV clinicTreatment medicationsMixed-methods formative evaluationAddiction treatmentTreatment-eligible patientsSubscale scoresAddiction treatment medicationsAdverse health consequencesHIV careMedication complexityTobacco useMedicationsClinicHealth consequencesSite specialistMultidisciplinary teamworkBehavioral servicesTreatment modelOpioidsLocal championsVariable experienceInconsistent availabilityAddiction treatment modelsFocus groupsTreatmentLaw enforcement assisted diversion: Qualitative evaluation of barriers and facilitators of program implementation
Joudrey PJ, Nelson CR, Lawson K, Morford KL, Muley D, Watson C, Okafor M, Wang EA, Crusto C. Law enforcement assisted diversion: Qualitative evaluation of barriers and facilitators of program implementation. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2021, 129: 108476. PMID: 34080562, PMCID: PMC8380645, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108476.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansLaw EnforcementPoliceProgram EvaluationQualitative ResearchSocial StigmaSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsSubstance use disordersChronic diseasesIntegrated Promoting ActionHealth Services frameworkHealth care providersSubstance use treatmentPositive longitudinal relationshipPromoting ActionCare providersUse disordersUse treatmentSubstance useSemi-structured interviewsLead professionalsProcedural complexityLongitudinal relationshipDiseaseResearch implementationOngoing trainingProgram implementationDiversionNew HavenLead programFacilitatorsQualitative evaluation