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The Importance of Justice and Health Care Partnerships in MOUD Feasibility Trials

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: This paper overviews the importance of justice and health-care partnerships in a MOUD feasibility trial in a rural Appalachian community. Research partners included a local jail, a local community supervision office, and a local community federally qualified health center. This paper describes the pilot feasibility study participants and methodology, as well as lessons learned including the challenges encountered and needed changes to address feasibility as the environment changes over time. Implications for social work research, practice, and policy advocacy focused on delivery of extended-release naltrexone and other MOUDs are discussed.

Source: Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions

DOI: 10.1080/1533256x.2023.2178119

Authors: Michele Staton, Erika Pike, Mary Levi, Michelle Lofwall

Institution: University of Kentucky

Language: English

Topic: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institutes of Health