2020
Randomized Controlled Trial of Paliperidone Extended Release Versus Risperidone for the Treatment of Methamphetamine-Associated Psychosis in Chinese Patients
Wang G, Ding F, Chawarski MC, Hao W, Liu X, Deng Q, Ouyang X. Randomized Controlled Trial of Paliperidone Extended Release Versus Risperidone for the Treatment of Methamphetamine-Associated Psychosis in Chinese Patients. Frontiers In Psychiatry 2020, 11: 237. PMID: 32296355, PMCID: PMC7141424, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00237.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPaliperidone extended releaseSimpson-Angus ScaleVisual analog scaleExtended releaseBarnes Akathisia Rating Scale scoresScale scoreFavorable adverse event profileClinical Global Impressions-SeverityEntire study protocolIllness Scale scoresMethamphetamine-Associated PsychosisAdverse event profileRisperidone-treated patientsTreatment of MAPInpatient hospital stayPANSS total scoreTreatment of methamphetamineRating Scale scoresSeverity of psychosisNegative Syndrome ScaleHospital stayControlled TrialsPrimary outcomeAnalog scaleEvent profile
2006
A Randomized Trial of Primary Intensive Care to Reduce Hospital Admissions in Patients with High Utilization of Inpatient Services
Sledge WH, Brown KE, Levine JM, Fiellin DA, Chawarski M, White WD, O'Connor PG. A Randomized Trial of Primary Intensive Care to Reduce Hospital Admissions in Patients with High Utilization of Inpatient Services. Population Health Management 2006, 9: 328-338. PMID: 17115880, DOI: 10.1089/dis.2006.9.328.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospital admissionIntensive careFunctional statusInpatient servicesHealth outcomesUrban primary care clinicFrequent hospital admissionsEmergency department visitsMedication Adherence ScalePrimary care patientsPrimary care clinicsHealth care useRandomized clinical trialsOverall functional statusCase management interventionComprehensive multidisciplinary assessmentNumber of admissionsMental health functionPIC patientsUsual careClinic visitsCare patientsControlled TrialsDepartment visitsCare clinics
2001
Methadone Maintenance in Primary Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Fiellin DA, O'Connor PG, Chawarski M, Pakes JP, Pantalon MV, Schottenfeld RS. Methadone Maintenance in Primary Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial. JAMA 2001, 286: 1724-1731. PMID: 11594897, DOI: 10.1001/jama.286.14.1724.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid-dependent patientsNarcotic treatment programsOffice-based careStable opioid-dependent patientsIllicit drug usePrimary care physiciansMethadone maintenanceUse of healthDrug useNTP patientsCare physiciansClinical instabilityFunctional statusPrimary care physician's officeMethadone maintenance therapyPrimary care internistsMethadone maintenance patientsOpen clinical trialIllicit opiate useToxicology test resultsQuality of careMaintenance therapyUsual careControlled TrialsOpioid dependence