Addiction Medicine Consultations Reduce Readmission Rates for Patients With Serious Infections From Opioid Use Disorder.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
The opioid epidemic has increased hospital admissions for serious infections related to opioid abuse. Our findings demonstrate that addiction medicine consultation is associated with increased treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), greater likelihood of completing antimicrobial therapy, and reduced readmission rates among patients with OUD and serious infections requiring hospitalization.
Medical subject headings
- Addiction Medicine
- Opioid-Related Disorders
- Patient Readmission
- Referral and Consultation