“Every Time I Go in There, It Gives Me Time to Reflect”: A Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives on Substance Use, Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, and Harm Reduction Following Hospitalization for Serious Injection-Related Infection - Summary - MDSpire
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“Every Time I Go in There, It Gives Me Time to Reflect”: A Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives on Substance Use, Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, and Harm Reduction Following Hospitalization for Serious Injection-Related Infection
To explore patient perspectives on substance use, medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and harm reduction following hospitalization for serious injection-related infections (SIRIs), emphasizing the significance of these insights in informing future interventions.
Key Findings:
Reduced substance use and adoption of harm reduction practices were common among participants post-hospitalization, with many sharing personal stories of change.
Perspectives on MOUD varied, with persistent negative experiences and stigma highlighted by participants, indicating a need for targeted education.
Hospitalizations for SIRIs prompted reflection on substance use and health, with many participants expressing a desire for ongoing support.
Interpretation:
SIRI hospitalizations present critical opportunities to engage patients in addiction and infectious disease care, highlighting the need for longitudinal support that includes harm reduction and MOUD, with a focus on addressing patient concerns and stigma.
Limitations:
The study's findings may not be generalizable beyond the specific population at Boston Medical Center, limiting broader applicability.
Qualitative data may be subject to bias based on participant self-reporting, which could affect the reliability of the findings.
Conclusion:
Longitudinal support that explicitly includes harm reduction and MOUD is essential to improve care for individuals with SIRIs, reinforcing the importance of patient engagement in developing effective care strategies.
by Thisara Jayasinghe, Mari-Lynn Drainoni, Alexander Walley, Christine Grella, Adam Majeski, Andrew Rolles, Ally Cogan, Guhan Venkatesan, Michael D Stein, Marc Larochelle, Jeffrey H Samet, Simeon D Kimmel
