Patient perceptions of and experiences with stigma using telehealth for opioid use disorder treatment: a qualitative analysis
Jessica V. Couch,
Mackenzie Whitcomb,
Bradley M. Buchheit
et al.
Abstract:Background
Patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) experience various forms of stigma at the individual, public, and structural levels that can affect how they access and engage with healthcare, particularly with medications for OUD treatment. Telehealth is a relatively new form of care delivery for OUD treatment. As reducing stigma surrounding OUD treatment is critical to address ongoing gaps in care, the aim of this study was to explore how telehealth impacts patient experiences of stigma.
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