| Abstrakt: |
A new report from the University of Utah School of Medicine discusses the implementation of a rural emergency department-initiated buprenorphine program in the mountain west. The study aims to address the impact of opioid-related overdose morbidity and mortality in rural communities. The research outlines the rationale and methods of the program, which includes OUD screening, buprenorphine initiation, naloxone distribution, and patient navigator incorporation. The study aims to identify effective implementation strategies for rural areas and integrate more accessible OUD treatment within rural communities. [Extracted from the article] |
