Improving access to opioid treatment in rural areas using buprenorphine

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What this research studies

This research aims to enhance access to buprenorphine, a medication for treating opioid use disorder (OUD), specifically in rural primary care settings. It addresses the significant disparity in treatment availability for rural Veterans, who are less likely to receive this effective medication compared to their urban counterparts. The project will analyze prescribing patterns and develop strategies to implement buprenorphine treatment in rural facilities, ultimately aiming to improve health outcomes for affected individuals. By leveraging successful practices from rural facilities, the research seeks to create a sustainable model for OUD treatment in these underserved areas.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• Portland VA Medical Center
  Portland, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Wyse, Jessica Jasmine — Portland VA Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Wyse, Jessica Jasmine

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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