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. 2023 May;12(5):e220117.
doi: 10.57264/cer-2022-0117. Epub 2023 Mar 29.

Protocol for the implementation of a statewide mobile addiction program

Cynthia A Tschampl  1 , Craig Regis  2 , Nafissa E Johnson  2 , Margot Trotter Davis  3 , Dominic Hodgkin  3 , Mary F Brolin  3 , Elizabeth Do  2 , Constance M Horgan  3 , Traci C Green  3 , Brittni Reilly  4 , MaryKate Duska  4 , Elsie M Taveras  2   5
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Protocol for the implementation of a statewide mobile addiction program

Cynthia A Tschampl et al. J Comp Eff Res. 2023 May.

Abstract

With overdose deaths increasing, improving access to harm reduction and low barrier substance use disorder treatment is more important than ever. The Community Care in Reach® model uses a mobile unit to bring both harm reduction and clinical care for addiction to people experiencing barriers to office-based care. These mobile units provide many resources and services to people who use drugs, including safer consumption supplies, naloxone, medication for substance use disorder treatment, and a wide range of primary and preventative care. This protocol outlines the evaluation plan for the Community in Care® model in MA, USA. Using the RE-AIM framework, this evaluation will assess how mobile services engage new and underserved communities in addiction services and primary and preventative care.

Keywords: RE-AIM framework; addiction; buprenorphine; harm reduction; implementation; medication for addiction; mobile health; opioid use disorder; substance use disorder; syringe exchange; treatment.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have no other relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript apart from those disclosed.

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Figure 1.. Stakeholders involved in the evaluation of pilot expansion of The Community Care in Reach model.
MA: Massachusetts; MGH: Massachusetts General Hospital; TA: Technical assistance.
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