REGIONAL CLINICIAN ROUNDTABLES
As part of the OPTIMA Trial knowledge translation (KT) plan, a series of activities were organized to communicate the study findings to clinical audiences and more specifically the health professionals that prescribe and supply opioid agonist treatment (OAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD).
Following the best practices for knowledge translation for clinicians, interactive learning opportunities with thought leaders in the field were organized and promoted among target clinicians (e.g. primary care providers, specialized physicians, outreach nurses and nurse practitioners, and pharmacists working with clients with OUD).
A series of regional clinical roundtable webinars were hosted in British- Columbia, the Prairies region, Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic region. The goal of these 1-hour sessions was to:
Increase knowledge and understanding of the OPTIMA findings and their significance for clinical practice.
Support action towards implementing flexible models of care, take-home doses of OAT, and patient-centered approaches for OUD care.
Hear from a multi- disciplinary group of practitioners on their approaches to providing flexibility with OAT to clients in their region.
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“I know care settings are different in different places, but I wish every patient could at a minimum have access to the same options and flexibility.”
Clinician KT Report
The regional roundtable webinars generated rich conversations about current practices and strategies for implementing flexible models of care for the clinical management of OUD. Key themes and recommendations for action are summarized in the Clinician KT Report.
