Development of an unannounced standardized patient protocol to evaluate opioid use disorder treatment in pregnancy for American Indian and rural communities.
Alan Taylor KelleyMarcela C SmidJacob D BaylisElizabeth CharronAmy E Binns-CalveyShayla ArcherSaul J WeinerLori Jo BegayeGerald CochranPublished in: Addiction science & clinical practice (2021)
The development of this USP protocol tailored to a specific environment and high-risk patient population establishes an innovative approach to evaluate healthcare access and quality for pregnant individuals with OUD. It is intended to serve as a roadmap for our own study and for future related work within the context of substance use disorders and pregnancy.