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ABSTRACT: Substance use treatment inequities among rural populations are well documented and the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these inequalities, forcing healthcare providers to be creative in the delivery of treatment. Systematic reviews on the use of telehealth to treat patients with substance use disorder indicate that it is a promising alternative to in-person services. This article examines the evidence supporting the use of telehealth in treating patients with opioid use disorder and explores other promising options that can help overcome pandemic-related barriers to treatment.
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COVID-19 , Accesibilidad a los Servicios de Salud/organización & administración , Trastornos Relacionados con Opioides/enfermería , Servicios de Salud Rural/organización & administración , Telemedicina/organización & administración , Humanos , Trastornos Relacionados con Opioides/epidemiología , Revisiones Sistemáticas como Asunto , Estados Unidos/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
ABSTRACT: Prone positioning is a recommended therapy for patients with COVID-19 who develop acute respiratory distress syndrome. This article describes the creation, operation, and evolution of the pronation therapy team at the author's Veterans Affairs facility.