The Authors’ Own Words:
We ask authors to describe their impressions regarding the implications of their accepted work, how their findings will change practice, and what is noteworthy about the work.
Randi Sokol, MD, MPH, MMedEd; Chiara Albanese; Deviney Chaponis, MD; Jessica Early, MD; George Maxted, MD; Diana Morrill; Grace Poirier, LPN; Fran Puopolo, RN; & Zev Schuman-Olivier, MD
Substance Abuse Vol. 39, Iss. 1, 2018
“For providers aspiring to treat OUD in a way that minimizes stigma and increases access to care, this study illustrates the qualitative value of providing B/N in primary care setting through a patient-centered, team-based, group visit approach. Without physically attending a group visit recovery program and experiencing the group dynamic over time, it might be difficult for providers to appreciate the unique richness of this environment and recognize the value that this approach provides in comparison to the standard one-on-one visit approach. This study allows providers to gain a more palpable understanding of how group-based treatment can support recovery as told through the lenses of patients’ voices, illustrating how patients in a group setting communicate and relate to one another in a positive, therapeutic manner that cultivates a sense of accountability to themselves and the group, a shared identity, and a supportive community.”
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