Facilitation of Coordinated Medical Care for Women in Residential Treatment for Substance Use Disorder.
Residential treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) is a structured model of care centered on individual and group therapy, peer support, and psychiatric services. However, there is rarely a standardized system for integration of primary care. Consistent access to primary care is important for women with SUD given the myriad healthcare needs of this population, including chronic disease, substance-related infections, sexual and reproductive health, preventive care, and psychiatric conditions. Access to primary care can minimize the morbidity associated with substance-use related medical complications, provide longitudinal support for recovery, and reduce emergency department visits and hospitalizations. This paper explores a program of coordinated medical care at a residential treatment facility for women with histories of SUD located in Pawtucket, RI. We conclude that residential treatment is an ideal time to forge a connection to primary care services to address the multiple medical and psychiatric comorbidities that exist among patients with SUD.
['Zhou|Belinda|B|', 'Bliss|Haley|H|', 'Jarvis|Tami|T|', 'Geary|Meghan|M|']
D015897:Comorbidity D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital D005260:Female D006801:Humans D011320:Primary Health Care D012114:Residential Treatment D019966:Substance-Related Disorders
residential treatment substance use disorder primary care access women’s health