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Interim opioid agonist treatment for opioid addiction: a systematic review.

Author: PuigTeresa, Samsó JofraLaura, SolàIvan, TrujolsJoan

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
ReviewAn article that critically examines existing research on a particular topic and summarizes the current state of knowledge in the field.
Systematic ReviewA review that systematically collects, evaluates, and integrates relevant research to answer a specific research question.

Overview

Opioid use disorder is a serious problem, and access to treatment can be difficult. This study will evaluate the effects of a temporary medication-assisted treatment (OAT) program while people wait for longer-term treatment. It will look at how well people stay in treatment, how easy it is to get into longer-term treatment, and how the temporary treatment affects quality of life and satisfaction.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Opioid use disorder is a public health problem and treatment variability, coverage and accessibility poses some challenges. The study's objective is to review the impact of interim opioid agonist treatment (OAT), a short-term approach for patients awaiting standard OAT, in terms of treatment retenti...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8800211/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Interim Opioid Agonist Treatment: A Lifeline for Opioid Addiction?

This research delves into the crucial world of opioid use disorder, an issue that plagues many communities worldwide. The study focuses on a specific approach called interim opioid agonist treatment (OAT), a short-term strategy employed for patients awaiting more conventional long-term OAT. The authors meticulously examined the impact of interim OAT on vital aspects like treatment retention, access to standard OAT, quality of life, and patient satisfaction with treatment.

A Promising Stepping Stone for Opioid Recovery

The study findings suggest that interim OAT can be a valuable stepping stone for patients seeking to navigate their opioid addiction. This short-term approach demonstrated a positive effect on treatment retention, indicating that it can help patients stay engaged with the recovery process. Moreover, interim OAT facilitated access to standard OAT, making the transition to long-term treatment smoother.

The Significance of Interim OAT: A Glimpse into Patient Wellbeing

The study's focus on quality of life and patient satisfaction with treatment highlights the human element at the heart of opioid addiction recovery. It underscores the importance of understanding how treatment interventions impact a person's overall wellbeing. Interim OAT appears to offer a positive experience for patients, leading to higher satisfaction levels and potentially contributing to a more successful recovery journey.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This research is like a cool oasis in the vast desert of opioid addiction treatment. It offers a promising short-term solution, interim OAT, that can act as a bridge to help patients reach a more sustainable recovery path. It reminds us that even in the face of complex challenges, there's always hope for a brighter future.
Date :
  1. Date Completed 2022-03-14
  2. Date Revised 2022-03-14
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

35090475

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC8800211

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English

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