Association of Early Opioid Withdrawal Treatment Strategy and Patient-Directed Discharge Among Hospitalized Patients with Opioid Use Disorder.

Mohammad O AlrawashdehChanu RheeMichael KlompasMarc R LarochelleRussell E PolandJeffrey S GuySimeon D Kimmel

Published in: Journal of general internal medicine (2023)

MOUD was associated with decreased risk of PDD but was utilized in < 1 in 4 patients. Efforts are needed to ensure all patients with OUD have access to effective opioid withdrawal management to improve the likelihood they receive recommended hospital care.

Keyphrases

pain management
chronic pain
end stage renal disease
healthcare
ejection fraction
quality improvement
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
palliative care
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
health insurance