ArticleBMJ open2021
How do people who use drugs experience treatment? A qualitative analysis of views about opioid substitution treatment in primary care (iCARE study).
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 16 citations in OpenAlex.
- Patient experience of opioid use disorder treatment medications: a systematic review of contemporary qualitative research.BMJ open · 2024Pooled it
- Examining Access to Primary Care for People With Opioid Use Disorder in Ontario, Canada: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2022Trial
- Experiences of Team Collaboration in Primary Care-Based Delivery of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment.The journal of behavioral health services & research · 2025Article
- Enhancing the drug addiction treatment service by introducing a new residential treatment model in the Philippines: A qualitative study.Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy · 2024Article
- "It's Like A Partnership": Exploring the Primary Care Experiences and Patient-Defined Goals of People Who Use Drugs.Journal of general internal medicine · 2024Article
- A Qualitative Exploration of Stakeholder Involvement in Decision-Making for Alcohol Treatment and Prevention Services.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Using Behavioural Insights to Improve the Uptake of Services for Drug and Alcohol Misuse.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
objectiveTo understand the most significant aspects of care experienced by people in opioid substitution treatment (OST) in primary care settings.
designSemistructured individual interviews were conducted, following the critical incidents technique. Interview transcripts were analysed following a thematic analysis approach.
participantsAdults aged 18 years or older, receiving OST in UK-based primary care services.
resultsTwenty-four people in OST were interviewed between January and March 2019. Participants reported several aspects which were significant for their treatment, when engaging with the primary care service. These were grouped into 10 major themes: (1) humanised care; (2) individual bond/connection with the professional; (3) professionals' experience and knowledge; (4) having holistic care; (5) familiarity; (6) professionals' commitment and availability to help; (7) anonymity; (8) location; (9) collaborative teamwork; and (10) flexibility and changes around the treatment plan.
conclusionsThis study included first-hand accounts of people who use drugs about what supports them in their recovery journey. The key lessons learnt from our findings indicate that people who use drugs value receiving treatment in humanised and destigmatised environments. We also learnt that a good relationship with primary care professionals supports their recovery journey, and that treatment plans should be flexible, tailor-made and collaboratively designed with patients.
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