Inpatient link to peer recovery coaching: Results from a pilot randomized control trial

Peer recovery coaching for comprehensive HIV, hepatitis C, and opioid use disorder management: The CHORUS pilot study

“…Previous studies have focused on a siloed approach to OUD and its complications. For example, many studies used peer support to address substance use and have shown improvement in outcomes ( Armitage et al., 2010 ; J. Bernstein et al., 2005 ; Boisvert et al., 2008 ; Min et al., 2007 ; Rowe et al., 2007 ; SAMHSA, 2017a , 2017b ), and others have specifically used PRCs to address substance use with mixed results ( Bassuk et al., 2016 ; Byrne et al., 2020 ; Magidson et al., 2021 ). Other studies have described the use of peers to improve HIV and HCV-related outcomes ( Mayer et al., 2013 ; Stagg et al., 2019 ).…”

Rationale, design, and methodology of a randomized pilot trial of an integrated intervention combining computerized behavioral therapy and recovery coaching for people with opioid use disorder: The OVERCOME study

“…Recovery coaches use an assertive engagement approach to provide comprehensive, client-centered, and strength-based support in four areas: emotional (i.e., demonstrate empathy, caring and concern to improve patients' self-esteem and confidence), instrumental (i.e., provide concrete assistance with an individual's needs including social determinants of health), informational (i.e., share knowledge and information), and affiliational (i.e., facilitate connection with other people, create community) [ 23 ]. Additional information about the activities and responsibilities of recovery coaches can be found elsewhere [ 38 ]. In this study, the first encounter with the recovery coach is at the baseline visit after participants are deemed eligible and complete the baseline visit.…”

Acute Care Utilization After Recovery Coaching Linkage During Substance-Related Inpatient Admission: Results of Two Randomized Controlled Trials

“…Anticipating beneficial effects of expanding PRC services to the inpatient population, we recently conducted 2 RCTs evaluating the intervention of establishing a PRC relationship during a SUD-related inpatient admission. The first study had favorable results for psychosocial outcomes: inpatient linkage to PRC successfully increased engagement in recovery services 27 ; the second is under analysis. These datasets provided an opportunity to rigorously evaluate the intervention’s effect on acute care utilization in a high-risk group.…”