Perspectives on APRN Prescribing of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: Key Barriers Remain

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Interviewed 76 healthcare and industry workers across 4 states to identify themes related to nurse practitioner (NP) scope of practice regulations for medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Topics covered include access to care, rural needs, psychiatric NPs, and the nursing model of care. Discusses policy measures and other barriers to offering care.

Susan A. Chapman, Leah Fraimow-Wong, Bethany J. Phoenix, Matthew Tierney, Joanne Spetz

Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Treatment, 157, 209215

02/2024

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Access · Illicit drug use · Nurse practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses · Policy · Prescription drug misuse · Scope of practice · Michigan · New Mexico · Ohio · West Virginia