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Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Puerto Rico During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Providers' Leadership Efforts in Unprecedented Times.
Quiñones, Darlene Santiago; Melin, Kyle; Roman, Luis; Rodriguez, Francisco; Alvarado, Jose; Rodríguez-Díaz, Carlos E.
  • Quiñones DS; School of Pharmacy, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR (DSQ); School of Pharmacy, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR (KM); SANOS Corporation, Buprenorphine Treatment Clinic, Caguas, PR (LR); Coalición de Coaliciones, Ponce, PR (FR); Pitirre Iniciativa Comunitaria, San Juan, PR (JA); Community-Oriented Primary Care Program, Department of Prevention and Community Health, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington Universi
J Addict Med ; 15(4): 276-279, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1029787
ABSTRACT
Opioid use disorder (OUD) is an unprecedented medical and public health issue both in Puerto Rico (PR) and the greater US with an increase incidence of opioid use every year. Unprecedented and compounded emergencies in PR such as those caused by hurricanes, earthquakes, and the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with limited national and local governmental support, has forced most clinics in PR to take action to be able to continue providing care. This commentary summarizes the leadership and clinical initiatives of 3 community organizations in PR to maintain services for people with OUD during the COVID-19 pandemic. Local legislation that supported the continuity of OUD care is summarized, along with unique experiences specific to each organization. In addition, the vulnerability of economically disadvantaged people or experiencing homelessness as well as those affected by these compounded events in PR is discussed, with an emphasis on how some challenges were addressed and future directions for continuity of care as our country adjusts to new demands caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Opioid-Related Disorders Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Caribbean / Puerto Rico Language: English Journal: J Addict Med Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Opioid-Related Disorders Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Caribbean / Puerto Rico Language: English Journal: J Addict Med Year: 2021 Document Type: Article