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Understanding current practice of opioid use disorder management in emergency departments across Canada: A cross-sectional study.

Patricia HoyeckDavid WiercigrochCara ClarkeRahim MoineddinHasan SheikhJennifer Hulme
Published in: CJEM (2021)
This study found that buprenorphine is not frequently prescribed in the ED setting, which is incongruent with the 2018 guidelines. Care coordination and on-site support were helpful to ED physicians. Hospitals should use knowledge translation strategies to improve the care of patients with an opioid use disorder.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • emergency department
  • quality improvement
  • primary care
  • palliative care
  • physical activity
  • affordable care act
  • pain management
  • risk factors
  • chronic pain
  • health insurance