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  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Increasing opioid use in Australia has led to higher demand for opioid replacement therapy (ORT).
  • Treatment availability has not kept pace with demand, resulting in significant delays for patients seeking ORT.
  • Lack of clear guidelines for prioritizing ORT access may negatively impact patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the current triage practices for consumers seeking opioid replacement therapy (ORT) in Australia.
  • To identify gaps in understanding how consumer needs are managed during ORT triage.
  • To explore potential triage components from general and mental healthcare settings applicable to ORT.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on triage in general and mental healthcare.
  • Analysis of government policies related to ORT access in Australia.
  • Exploration of existing research on ORT triage, noting a lack of specific information.

Main Results:

  • No specific information was found regarding triage practices within Australian ORT services.
  • Current evidence on ORT treatment access is primarily based on government policies, not research-based triage.
  • General and mental health triage components were reviewed for potential applicability to ORT.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need for research into current ORT triage practices in Australia.
  • Developing evidence-based triage guidelines is essential to improve ORT access and patient outcomes.
  • Effective triage can mitigate harm to consumers and reduce societal costs associated with untreated opioid use.