A Literature Review Examining Primary Outcomes of Medication Treatment Studies for Opioid Use Disorder: What Outcome Should Be Used to Measure Opioid Treatment Success?

CONCLUSIONS: The different primary outcomes used and operational definitions in each study make comparisons between studies difficult. The use of both self-report and UDTs for opioid use has several advantages, and if possible, researchers should use both measures. SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE: This is the first review critically examining outcome measures from MOUD treatment studies. Creating a standard for opioid treatment outcomes in MOUD studies will allow for generalizable results that can inform both researchers and clinicians to better care for those with OUD. (Am J Addict 2020;00:00-00). PMID: 32346932 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The American Journal on Addictions - Category: Addiction Authors: Tags: Am J Addict Source Type: research