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. 2024 Feb;60(2):330-339.
doi: 10.1007/s10597-023-01175-1. Epub 2023 Sep 5.

Patient and Provider Perspectives on Processes of Engagement in Outpatient Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A Scoping Review

Elizabeth J Austin  1   2   3 , Quentin E O'Brien  4 , Monica S Ruiz  5 , Anna D Ratzliff  6   7 , Emily C Williams  8   9 , Ulrich Koch  4
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Patient and Provider Perspectives on Processes of Engagement in Outpatient Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A Scoping Review

Elizabeth J Austin et al. Community Ment Health J. 2024 Feb.

Abstract

Effective treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) is available, but patient engagement is central to achieving care outcomes. We conducted a scoping review to describe patient and provider-reported strategies that may contribute to patient engagement in outpatient OUD care delivery. We searched PubMed and Scopus for articles reporting patient and/or provider experiences with outpatient OUD care delivery. Analysis included: (1) describing specific engagement strategies, (2) mapping strategies to patient-centered care domains, and (3) identifying themes that characterize the relationship between engagement and patient-centered care. Of 3,222 articles screened, 30 articles met inclusion criteria. Analysis identified 14 actionable strategies that facilitate patient engagement and map to all patient-centered care domains. Seven themes emerged that characterize interpersonal approaches to OUD care engagement. Interpersonal interactions between patients and providers play a pivotal role in encouraging engagement throughout OUD treatment. Future research is needed to further evaluate promising engagement strategies.

Keywords: Opioid Use Disorder; Patient Engagement; Patient-Centered Care; Primary Care.

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