In this qualitative study of 28 clinicians and staff from buprenorphine programs, participants reported that insurance coverage, reimbursement, payer policies, and regulatory requirements were major drivers of clinical practice. Many programs relied on supplemental...
Elizabeth Nesoff and colleagues examined geospatial polysubstance use overdose typologies and socio-structural determinants among overdose decedents in Cook County, Illinois, from 2017 to 2022. Three clusters of polysubstance use—low, moderate, and high—emerged with...
While most providers hold largely positive views of telehealth for MOUD, hesitation towards telehealth is linked to assumptions about the broader empirical state of in-person MOUD treatment and about patient needs, preferences, and capacities to engage in care. Learn...
Recently published research in the Journal of School Nursing highlights opportunities for targeted, community-specific education for school nurses and youth athletic program leaders in urban community settings to address gaps in concussion management for youth....
Vivek Ashok led a recent paper, with co-authors including Terry Richmond and Elinore Kaufman, that found the location of hospital-based community violence prevention programs are determined more by hospital resources — not local violence levels. These programs are...
A recent publication from a core project of the Penn Injury Science Center explored how parents and adolescents perceive cellphone-based technologies designed to reduce distracted driving. Interviews with adolescent-parent dyads found that while these technologies can...
Pediatric emergency departments are making strides in firearm safety with a new EMR-based standardized screening and resource initiative - combining screening for unsafe storage practices with the provision of educational materials and a means of safe storage. The...
Barriers remain for those seeking buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder, despite rapid access in some Philadelphia clinics. A recent study led by Maggie Lowenstein, Shoshana Aronowitz, and team highlights gaps in communication that leave patients without...
A new study led by Katie Hoskins finds that Black Americans’ pandemic-era gun purchases were fueled by fear of rising crime, racial tensions, and distrust in policing. For many, firearms symbolized protection and agency in uncertain times—even as ownership brought...
New research from Rebecca Arden Harris and team reveals that relaxed take-home methadone policies have not resulted in higher overdose rates. This important finding supports more flexible treatment options for those in recovery. Stay informed on how evidence-based...
A new study from Penn Medicine, including Kit Delgado and Anish Agarwal, shows that tailored feedback to surgeons significantly reduces excessive opioid prescriptions after surgery, aligning care with evidence-based guidelines while maintaining effective pain control....
New research from Sara Solomon offers a framework for implementing Cure Violence programs, highlighting key strategies and contextual factors that drive success. The review underscores the importance of integrating Implementation Science principles to enhance...