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ArticleBJPsych open2020

Exploring psychological symptoms and associated factors in patients receiving medication-assisted treatment for opioid-use disorder.

Tea Rosic, Andrew Worster, Lehana Thabane, David C Marsh, Zainab Samaan

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Tea RosicDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, McMaster University; and Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7406-4056
Andrew WorsterDepartment of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University; and Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Canada.
Lehana ThabaneDepartment of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University; Department of Medicine, McMaster University; Departments of Pediatrics/Anesthesia, McMaster University; and Biostatistics Unit, Research Institute at St Joseph's Healthcare, Canada.
David C MarshNorthern Ontario School of Medicine; and Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres, Canada.
Zainab SamaanDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, McMaster University; and Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Canada.

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Abstract

backgroundPatients receiving treatment for opioid-use disorder (OUD) may experience psychological symptoms without meeting full criteria for psychiatric disorders. The impact of these symptoms on treatment outcomes is unclear.

aimsTo determine the prevalence of psychological symptoms in a cohort of individuals receiving medication-assisted treatment for OUD and explore their association with patient characteristics and outcomes in treatment.

methodData were collected from 2788 participants receiving ongoing treatment for OUD recruited in two Canadian prospective cohort studies. The Maudsley Addiction Profile psychological symptoms subscale was administered to all participants via face-to-face interviews. A subset of participants (n = 666) also received assessment for psychiatric disorders with the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview. We used linear regression analysis to explore factors associated with psychological symptom score.

resultsThe mean psychological symptom score was 12.6/40 (s.d. = 9.2). Participants with psychiatric comorbidity had higher scores than those without (mean 16.8 v. 8.6, P<0.001) and 31% of those with psychiatric comorbidity reported suicidal ideation. Higher psychological symptom score was associated with female gender (B = 1.59, 95% CI 0.92-2.25, P<0.001), antidepressant prescription (B = 4.35, 95% CI 3.61-5.09, P<0.001), percentage of opioid-positive urine screens (B = 0.02, 95% CI 0.01-0.03, P<0.001), and use of non-opioid substances (B = 1.92, 95% CI 0.89-2.95, P<0.001). Marriage and employment were associated with lower psychological symptoms.

conclusionsPsychological symptoms are associated with treatment outcomes in this population and the prevalence of suicidal ideation is an area of concern. Our findings highlight the ongoing need to optimise integrated mental health and addictions services for patients with OUD.

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addictionbuprenorphineComorbiditymethadonepsychiatric symptoms

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PMCPMC7001483

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