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SynthesisSubstance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy2025

Substance use disorder, the workforce, and treatment quality for minoritized populations: a systematic review.

Hannah L Maxey, Brittany J Daulton, Rebekka Boustani, Kelsey E Binion

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Synthesis in Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Hannah L MaxeyDepartment of Family Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Lockefield Village, 980 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA. hlmaxey@iu.edu.
Brittany J DaultonDepartment of Family Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Lockefield Village, 980 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
Rebekka BoustaniDepartment of Family Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Lockefield Village, 980 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
Kelsey E BinionDepartment of Health Policy and Management, Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 1050 Wishard Blvd, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.

Funding

Pew Charitable Trusts 37025
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Substance use disorder remains a United States public health concern, particularly for minoritized populations. This systematic review explores the relationship between workforce diversity, cultural competency, and the quality of substance use disorder treatment for minoritized populations. Studies published between 2003 and 2023 were analyzed and nine studies met inclusion criteria. Findings reveal conflicting evidence about the impact of workforce diversity and cultural competency on quality outcomes. While some studies suggest positive associations, others report no relationship or adverse effects. Moreover, inconsistencies in research methodology limited comparative analyses. The literature predominantly focuses on Hispanic/Latinx populations, leaving gaps in understanding other minoritized populations' experiences. Despite national initiatives promoting health equity and diversity, federal research funding regarding substance use disorder treatment for minoritized populations remains limited. This review calls for further research to inform policy and practice, emphasizing multi-agency collaboration, standardized measures of cultural competency, and targeted funding to address disparities in treatment quality outcomes for minoritized populations.

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Cultural CompetencyHealth WorkforceQuality of Health CareSubstance-Related DisordersCultural DiversityHumansUnited StatesHealth disparitiesHealth policySubstance use disorderWorkforce

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PMID40537802
PMCPMC12178033

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