Other Titles

Opioid misuse

Abstract

Opioid use disorder is reaching a crisis point globally with many individuals severely impacted. Evidence illustrates that medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is effective in helping individuals overcome opioid use disorder. This project reviews medications used in MAT; highlighting retention in treatment and risk for overdose factors.

Authors

Jill Moore

Author Details

Jill Moore, PhD, RN, Department of Advanced Practice Nursing, School of Nursing, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA

Sigma Membership

Lambda

Lead Author Affiliation

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Systematic Review

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Medication-Assisted Treatment, Opioid Use Disorder, Replacement Therapy

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Effective treatments for opioid use disorder: A systematic review

Melbourne, Australia

Opioid use disorder is reaching a crisis point globally with many individuals severely impacted. Evidence illustrates that medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is effective in helping individuals overcome opioid use disorder. This project reviews medications used in MAT; highlighting retention in treatment and risk for overdose factors.