July 16, 2026 · Journal of addiction medicine · DOI: 10.1097/ADM.0000000000001739

An Institutional Provider Survey Evaluating Access and Implementation of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in the Intensive Care Unit

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The authors aimed to evaluate the knowledge and practices of healthcare providers regarding the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) in intensive care units (ICUs), particularly comparing rural and urban hospitals. Their survey revealed significant gaps in provider support, medication utilization, and knowledge about prescribing buprenorphine, highlighting the need for improved access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and enhanced education for providers in critical care settings.

Aurora N Quaye, Janelle M Richard, Wendy Y Craig, Elizabeth Scharnetzki, Alysse G Wurcel

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