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The Effect of Peer Support on Treatment Engagement for Opioid Use Disorder

The Effect of Peer Support on Treatment Engagement for Opioid Use Disorder Introduction:Opioid misuse has been a growing problem in the United States that has escalated into a national public health emergency. Despite substance abuse programs that offer assistance in the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD), keeping clients engaged in recovery treatment can be very challenging. Relapse prevention is a priority concern due to the higher risk of overdose following a period of sobriety.Aims:This research compares two different approaches to treatment of OUD to assess relative treatment adherence. The purpose of this research is to establish whether a peer support-based treatment methodology, combined with increased medication-assisted treatment, provided by an outpatient facility is more effective than treatment-as-usual in improving client engagement in recovery treatment.Methods:The research analyzed data collected over a 6-month period by a facility. The retrospective review of data compared a total of 1,570 clients enrolled in a certified recovery services (CRSs) program versus individuals engaged in treatment-as-usual program. Inclusion criteria consisted of clients with at least one diagnoses of OUD who met level of care requirements.Results:Statistical t-test analysis revealed greater engagement in recovery services among those enrolled in the CRS program.Conclusions:The findings support the benefits of a peer support program as a treatment methodology for clients with OUD. This research will be of value in the design and development of future program policy and treatment guidelines. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association SAGE

The Effect of Peer Support on Treatment Engagement for Opioid Use Disorder

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SAGE
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© The Author(s) 2022
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1078-3903
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1532-5725
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10.1177/10783903221128062
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Abstract

Introduction:Opioid misuse has been a growing problem in the United States that has escalated into a national public health emergency. Despite substance abuse programs that offer assistance in the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD), keeping clients engaged in recovery treatment can be very challenging. Relapse prevention is a priority concern due to the higher risk of overdose following a period of sobriety.Aims:This research compares two different approaches to treatment of OUD to assess relative treatment adherence. The purpose of this research is to establish whether a peer support-based treatment methodology, combined with increased medication-assisted treatment, provided by an outpatient facility is more effective than treatment-as-usual in improving client engagement in recovery treatment.Methods:The research analyzed data collected over a 6-month period by a facility. The retrospective review of data compared a total of 1,570 clients enrolled in a certified recovery services (CRSs) program versus individuals engaged in treatment-as-usual program. Inclusion criteria consisted of clients with at least one diagnoses of OUD who met level of care requirements.Results:Statistical t-test analysis revealed greater engagement in recovery services among those enrolled in the CRS program.Conclusions:The findings support the benefits of a peer support program as a treatment methodology for clients with OUD. This research will be of value in the design and development of future program policy and treatment guidelines.

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Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association – SAGE

Published: Jan 1, 2022

Keywords: peer support; recovery support; treatment engagement; opioid use disorder; addiction treatment; addiction recovery

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