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Lindsay Hedden1, Rita K McCracken2, Sarah Spencer3
1Simon Fraser University Faculty of Health Sciences, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada lindsay_hedden@sfu.ca.
BMJ Open
|September 27, 2022
Summary
This study examines virtual primary care access for people with opioid use disorder (PWOUD) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings will inform equitable healthcare delivery for this marginalized population.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Digital Health
Background:
- British Columbia faces a dual public health emergency: COVID-19 and an ongoing opioid overdose crisis.
- Marginalized communities, including people with opioid use disorder (PWOUD), require tailored public health responses.
- The shift to virtual primary care may impact healthcare access, opioid agonist therapy delivery, and co-occurring health issues for PWOUD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize changes in primary care access for PWOUD following the rapid implementation of virtual care.
- To assess the impact of virtual care on patient outcomes for PWOUD.
- To co-create resources promoting equitable virtual primary care for PWOUD.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods design integrating qualitative interviews and quantitative analysis of administrative data.
- Qualitative interviews with family physicians and PWOUD to capture experiences with virtual visits.
- Quantitative analysis of population-based data to examine virtual care uptake, service access, and downstream outcomes for PWOUD.
Main Results:
- (Study results are not yet available in the abstract)
Conclusions:
- (Study conclusions are not yet available in the abstract)
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