2020/11/23 by David A. Patterson Silver Wolf, Autumn Asher BlackDeer, Sara Beeler‐Stinn +2 · 1 citation
Medicine · Health Professions · #Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes #Health Policy Implementation Science #Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
paper · doi:10.1177/1049731520972798
openalex publication_date 2020/11/23 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/05/21
Purpose: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are on the rise, particularly concerning opioids, and existing services are still not adequately meeting treatment needs. Most treatment dropouts occur within the first few weeks of treatment, indicating health improvement is likely not occurring. In this study, a clinical dashboard tool has shown promising utility with increasing retention in SUD treatment. Method: This pilot study was designed to measure the effects of implementing a performance-based practice clinical dashboard tool and having a process for monitoring patients’ recovery in a Midwestern SUD treatment center. Results: The results demonstrated the efficacy of a clinical dashboard tool that complements therapists’ monitoring and measuring of their patients’ performance. Discussion: Results support a building knowledge base about the impact of real-time, evidence-based tools on the retention and support of clients seeking SUD treatment.