Provider-patient relationships and trauma among pregnant patients with opioid-use disorder

CONCLUSIONS AND SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE: Analyses show an association between probable PTSD and provider-patient relationship among pregnant patients with OUD, with those with probable PTSD having a worse alliance with obstetric providers. This novel finding helps characterize the provider-patient relationship among a uniquely vulnerable population and can inform efforts to integrate trauma-informed practices into prenatal care.PMID:38685767 | DOI:10.1111/ajad.13570
Source: American Journal on Addictions - Category: Addiction Authors: Source Type: research