Correlates of Staff Acceptability of a Novel Telemedicine-Delivered Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Program in a Rural Detention Center.
J Correct Health Care
; 30(4): 238-244, 2024 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Opioid overdose death is significantly increased immediately following incarceration. Evidence-based medications are underutilized in rural jails and detention centers. We have reported our efforts to address this gap through telemedicine-based medications for opioid use disorder treatment (tele-MOUD) for incarcerated patients. Staff acceptance and perceptions are critically important factors in the assurance of program validation. We assessed tele-MOUD acceptability and perceptions of effectiveness and stigma in one detention center. Overall, we found that jail staff's general acceptability of the program was rather low, as was perceived effectiveness of MOUD, while stigmatizing beliefs were present. Furthermore, tele-MOUD acceptability was positively correlated with perceptions of MOUD effectiveness and negatively correlated with stigmatizing notions of MOUD (p's < 0.001). Findings suggest the need for educational interventions. Future research investigating the potential moderating effects of training on staff acceptability of jail-based tele-MOUD will support the implementation and sustainability of these life-saving programs.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Telemedicina
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Trastornos Relacionados con Opioides
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Correct Health Care
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J. correct. health care
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Journal of correctional health care
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SAUDE PUBLICA
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos