Abstract:Objectives: Patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) are increasingly being hospitalized for acute medical illnesses. Despite initiation of medications for OUD (MOUDs), many discontinue treatment after discharge. To evaluate whether a psychosocial intervention can improve MOUD retention after hospitalization, we conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial of a peer recovery coach intervention. Methods: An existing peer recovery coach intervention was adapted for this trial. Hospitalized adults with OUD receiv… Show more
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