Patient and Provider Perspectives on Processes of Engagement in Outpatient Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A Scoping Review

Authors

Elizabeth J. Austin, Department of Health Systems and Population Health, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Box 351621, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA. austie@uw.edu.
Quentin E. O'Brien, Department of Clinical Research and Leadership, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C, USA.
Monica S. Ruiz, Department of Prevention and Community Health, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C, USA.
Anna D. Ratzliff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
Emily C. Williams, Department of Health Systems and Population Health, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Box 351621, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA.
Ulrich Koch, Department of Clinical Research and Leadership, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C, USA.

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

9-5-2023

Journal

Community mental health journal

DOI

10.1007/s10597-023-01175-1

Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder; Patient Engagement; Patient-Centered Care; Primary Care

Abstract

Effective treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) is available, but patient engagement is central to achieving care outcomes. We conducted a scoping review to describe patient and provider-reported strategies that may contribute to patient engagement in outpatient OUD care delivery. We searched PubMed and Scopus for articles reporting patient and/or provider experiences with outpatient OUD care delivery. Analysis included: (1) describing specific engagement strategies, (2) mapping strategies to patient-centered care domains, and (3) identifying themes that characterize the relationship between engagement and patient-centered care. Of 3,222 articles screened, 30 articles met inclusion criteria. Analysis identified 14 actionable strategies that facilitate patient engagement and map to all patient-centered care domains. Seven themes emerged that characterize interpersonal approaches to OUD care engagement. Interpersonal interactions between patients and providers play a pivotal role in encouraging engagement throughout OUD treatment. Future research is needed to further evaluate promising engagement strategies.

APA Citation

Austin, Elizabeth J.; O'Brien, Quentin E.; Ruiz, Monica S.; Ratzliff, Anna D.; Williams, Emily C.; and Koch, Ulrich, "Patient and Provider Perspectives on Processes of Engagement in Outpatient Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A Scoping Review" (2023). GW Authored Works. Paper 3453.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/3453

Department

Clinical Research and Leadership