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Emergency department utilization by individuals with opioid use disorder who were recently incarcerated.

John WillMarce AbareMollie OlsonAlexander ChyornyEmilee Wilhelm-Leen
Published in: Journal of substance abuse treatment (2022)
Offering methadone and XR buprenorphine to individuals with OUD who are incarcerated is beneficial in mitigating ED utilization within 28 days of release, although further research is needed to understand what other contributing variables, especially those related to follow-up care, could be influencing these results. If possible, release times for individuals could be shifted to the morning to maximize reduction in ED use within 24 h of release. Alternatively, further research should investigate why release times appear to influence ED utilization.
Keyphrases
  • emergency department
  • healthcare
  • adverse drug