Factors Associated with Successful Withdrawal from Methadone Maintenance Treatment in Sweden

1995 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 1335-1353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Calle Eklund ◽  
Arto J. Hiltunen ◽  
Lennart Melin ◽  
Stefan Borg
Keyword(s):  
Methadone Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Methadone Maintenance ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Compliance among Methadone Maintenance Treatment Transfers: Evidence from Audit Records at Clinics in Guangdong, China

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 2023
Author(s):  
Cheng Gong ◽  
Xia Zou ◽  
Wen Chen ◽  
Yin Liu ◽  
Qian Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methadone Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Methadone Maintenance ◽  
Transfer System ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Transfer Rates ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Daily Dose ◽  
Transfer Services

Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) requires patients to intake their daily dose in person at their clinic. Therefore, transfer services are vital for patients who need temporary leave from their primary MMT clinic. However, studies have shown that transfer patients might delay return after temporary leave, leading to missed doses and putting them at risk of increased harm. In this study, we aimed to explore the transfer rates and factors associated with MMT patients who delayed return during a transfer period. In this retrospective analysis, we used audit records from the web-based management system from six MMT clinics in Guangdong, China. Multilevel logistic regression and multilevel Poisson regression analyses were used to examine the factors associated with patients who delayed return to their primary MMT clinic. A total of 459 people used the transfer system 2940 times between January 2006 and December 2016. Of those, patients delayed return to their primary MMT clinic 1199 times (40.78%). Patients who transferred regularly had poor compliance rates with MMT treatment. Those who once dropped out from and then re-enrolled in MMT were more likely to delay return. Most patients (82.71%) who used the transfer service for “work” were more likely to prolong their delay length. The findings highlight that a more flexible transfer system would minimize inconvenience to the patients.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Client Retention in Methadone Maintenance Treatment Clinics in the Kathmandu Valley

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
B. Sapkota ◽  
P. Tulachan ◽  
S.P. Ojha ◽  
M. Chapagai ◽  
S. Dhungana
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Program ◽  
Methadone Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Methadone Maintenance ◽  
Retention Rate ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Kathmandu Valley ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Treatment History ◽  
History Of

 Introduction: Methadone maintenance treatment program is one of the accepted form of treatment modalities for opioid dependence individuals in Nepal. Retention in the treatment represents the assessment of the effectiveness of the treatment program. The aim of this study was to find out the factors associated with the retention of clients in the Methadone maintenance clinics in the Kathmandu Valley. Material and Method: A total of 84 clients were recruited from the 5 different methadone clinics of Kathmandu valley. A prospective follow-up design was used. The patients were followed up at the end of 6 months and retention rate was calculated. The patient was considered ‘drop out “if the patient did not take methadone for 7 consecutive days. Group differences between ‘dropout’ and non-dropout (retained) clients on MMT program were tested using t-test and Chi-square test for continuous variables and categorical variables respectively. Results: At the end of 6 months 63 patients still remained in the MMT program, so the retention rate was found to be 75% in the study. The factors associated with the retention included higher dosage of methadone (p<0.001), history of multiple substance intake (p=0.004) and previous treatment history of the drug related problems (p=0.015). Conclusion: Opioid dependent individuals may stick to the MMT program for longer durtion if they are offered with higher dosage of Methadone and special attention should be given to the patients with history of poly substance abuse and prior treatment history to prevent their relapse.

scholarly journals Factors associated with nicotine dependence during methadone maintenance treatment: findings from a multisite survey in Vietnam

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. e015889 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huyen Phuc Do ◽  
Long Hoang Nguyen ◽  
Nhung Phuong Thi Nguyen ◽  
Chau Ngo ◽  
Huong Lan Thi Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nicotine Dependence ◽  
Methadone Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Methadone Maintenance ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Factors Associated With Mortality of HIV-Positive Clients Receiving Methadone Maintenance Treatment in China

2013 ◽  
Vol 208 (3) ◽  
pp. 442-453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enwu Liu ◽  
Keming Rou ◽  
Jennifer M. McGoogan ◽  
Lin Pang ◽  
Xiaobin Cao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methadone Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Methadone Maintenance ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals The Association between Living Status Transitions, Behavior Changes and Family Relationship Improvement among Methadone Maintenance Treatment Participants in Guangdong, China

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Shaokun Liu ◽  
Xia Zou ◽  
Xiaoling Huang ◽  
Yin Liu ◽  
Qian Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Methadone Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Methadone Maintenance ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Relationship Improvement

The quality of family relationships is important for individual and family well-being. Improving family relationships is also an important goal in methadone maintenance treatment (MMT). Little is known about factors associated with the improvement of family relationships among MMT clients. This study aimed to identify factors associated with family relationship improvement in MMT. We retrospectively analyzed existing data from 2006 to 2014 at 15 MMT clinics in Guangdong, China, including 2171 subjects with 4691 follow-ups. Generalized estimating equations were used to investigate the association between living status transitions, behavior changes and family relationship improvement, with covariates controlled for. Family relationship improvement was found in 23.1% of all follow-up intervals. Participants who began living with family, living on a regular wage, and gained employment were more likely to have improved family relationships. The quality of family relationships also improved among participants who ceased contact with drug-addicted fellows, ceased drug use, and those who were sexually active. These results suggest that improvement in living status, positive changes in drug use, and sexual activity are associated with family relationship improvement and corresponding interventions may be developed to facilitate clients’ recovery.

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