Observational study reveals marked undertreatment and high readmission rates among hospitalized injection drug users, highlighting gaps in the opioid use disorder care continuum.
There was dramatic undertreatment with MOUD from inpatient admission to outpatient linkage, and high rates of premature discharge and readmission. Engagement in addiction care during hospitalization is a critical first step in improving the care continuum for individuals with opioid use disorder; however, additional interventions may be needed to impact long-term outcomes like readmission.
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