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Peer Recovery Coaching to Facilitate Comprehensive HCV, HIV and Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: A Pilot Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating PRC brief motivational interview intervention and Phone contact for Hepatitis C and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 31 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The objective of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a peer recovery coach (PRC) intervention to improve linkage to hepatitis C (HCV) and/or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care, treatment initiation, and evaluation for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) (when applicable) among individuals with a history of opioid use disorder accessing a substance use low-barrier-to-access (LBA) walk-in clinic. In-depth interviews will be administered to participants at baseline, three- and six-months for study participants (40 total participants). The investigator will also follow-up with the per recovery coach and administer surveys to assess the feasibility of a peer recovery coaching intervention in improving HCV/HIV related linkage to care and management. Patient medical records and peer recovery coach monthly reports will be accessed and reviewed to determine fidelity to research protocols.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The intervention will involve the following elements: establishing rapport, asking permission to discuss drugs, discussing the pros and cons associated with drug use, uncovering the gaps between current and desired quality of life and determining readiness to change. The intervention will last approximately 20 minutes and take place at the time of the clinical visit while participants are waiting to be seen by a clinician or are awaiting laboratory testing.
The PRC will remain in at least weekly contact by phone with each participant.