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Test of a workforce development intervention to expand opioid use disorder treatment pharmacotherapy prescribers: protocol for a cluster randomized trial.

Author: BrownRandy, CollierElizabeth, HaramEric, HorstJulie, JacobsonNora, KimJee-Seon, KnudsenHannah K, MaddenLynn, MolfenterTodd, StarrSanford, ToyAlexander, Van EttenMark

Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.
Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Multicenter StudyResearch conducted in collaboration with multiple research institutions. It aims to collect a wide range of data and obtain more generalizable results.

Overview

Opioid overdose deaths are a major problem in the US. Buprenorphine and naltrexone are effective medications for opioid use disorder (OUD), but there's a shortage of healthcare providers willing to prescribe them. Many factors contribute to this, including concerns about treating OUD patients and difficulties with insurance reimbursement. The shortage of providers makes it hard for people with OUD to access these medications, creating a major healthcare challenge.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Overdoses due to non-medical use of prescription opioids and other opiates have become the leading cause of accidental deaths in the USA. Buprenorphine and extended-release naltrexone are key evidence-based pharmacotherapies available to addiction treatment providers to address opioid use disorder (...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5688699/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Expanding Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: A Workforce Development Oasis

The opioid epidemic is a vast and unforgiving desert, leaving a trail of suffering and loss in its wake. This study delves into a critical aspect of the fight against opioid use disorder (OUD) - expanding the workforce of prescribers for pharmacotherapy. The lack of available prescribers is a major barrier to accessing this life-saving treatment.

Building a Workforce Oasis: A Key to Combating the Opioid Crisis

The study proposes a workforce development intervention to increase the number of providers trained to prescribe buprenorphine and extended-release naltrexone. It highlights the need for targeted interventions to address specific barriers to provider participation, including concerns about reimbursement and confidence in treating OUD patients. This is a crucial step toward ensuring access to effective treatment.

A More Accessible Journey for Those Struggling with OUD

This research is a beacon of hope in the challenging landscape of OUD. Expanding the workforce of prescribers could mean more individuals with OUD having access to life-saving treatment, reducing the devastating impact of this epidemic. It could mean a less treacherous journey toward recovery for those seeking a way out of the desert.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study is a testament to the tireless efforts of researchers to find solutions to the opioid crisis. By investing in workforce development, we can create a more accessible oasis of treatment and support for those struggling with OUD, leading them toward a brighter future.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2018-07-02
  2. Date Revised 2018-11-13
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

29141653

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC5688699

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English

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