Evaluation of Post-Discharge Engagement for Emergency Department Patients with Opioid Use History Who Received Telehealth Recovery Coaching Services

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Examines successful interventions for patients in emergency departments (EDs) who receive peer recovery coach (PRC) services via telehealth that support patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). Analyzes 13 EDs in Indiana who implemented telehealth PRC services starting in 2018, including 7 rural Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). Includes rate of successful follow-ups proceeding PRC services broken down by patient age, sex, race, drug use method, referral types, and metro, small, or rural living location.

Dennis P. Watson, Peter Phalen, Spencer Medcalf, Sarah Messmer, Alan McGuire

Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention,18(9)

02/2023

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Critical Access Hospitals · Emergency department and urgent care services · Illicit drug use · Rural-urban differences · Telehealth · Indiana