The Integrated HIV and Opioid Addiction Treatment with Buprenorphine intervention consists of on-site buprenorphine treatment guided by an experienced HIV physician who is trained to incorporate motivational interviewing techniques into routine medical visits to provide substance use behavior counseling. An HIV pharmacist facilitates buprenorphine induction, stabilization, and maintenance treatment with oversight by a physician.
About the Project
On-site buprenorphine treatment guided by an experienced HIV physician trained in MI techniques
Priority Population: People with HIV who inject drugs
Setting: Care clinics
Location: Bronx, New York City, NY
Intervention Focus: Retention
Study Period: 2006-2008
Outcomes, Cost Analysis
Outcomes
- The median number of health care visits in six months was significantly higher (75%) for those receiving integrated versus non-integrated treatment.
Cost Analysis
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