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Rebecca A Georgiadis1, Paige Sable2, Daniel Rosen2
1Univerisity of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health System, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Objective:
This study aimed to determine the effect that the transition to incorporating remote care had on patients in medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment and to identify benefits and gaps in services due to this transition.
Materials And Methods:
Treatment data on patients receiving buprenorphine through the MOUD program were collected using electronic medical records. A 28-month window was created and encompassed three time periods: in-person MOUD prepandemic, fully remote/telehealth for MOUD (tele-MOUD), and hybrid services (combination of tele-MOUD and in-person care).
Results:
Rates of reported illicit drug use were consistent across all three time periods, with no statistically significant differences. Attendance at MOUD appointments and urine drug screen completion trended downward during fully remote care but approached prepandemic levels during hybrid services.
Discussion:
Tele-MOUD presents opportunities for improving treatment of patients with opioid use disorder, and hybrid models should continue to be adopted, evaluated, and reimbursed by insurances.
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