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Are x-waiver trainings enough? Facilitators and barriers to buprenorphine prescribing after x-waiver trainings

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AMERICAN JOURNAL ON ADDICTIONS
卷 31, 期 2, 页码 152-158

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WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/ajad.13260

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  1. Health Services Research and Development [CDA 19-233, CIN 13-406, CIN 13-414, 19-001, PII 19-321, TPH 67-000, VA IIR 16-145]
  2. National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) [1UG1DA049444]

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This study examined whether clinicians who attended x-waiver training obtained the necessary credential and prescribed buprenorphine medication treatment for opioid use disorder (B-MOUD). The study also looked at the barriers and facilitators to B-MOUD prescribing. The findings showed that after nine months, two-thirds of clinicians obtained their x-waiver and one-third were prescribing B-MOUD.
Background In the United States, an x-waiver credential is necessary to prescribe buprenorphine medication treatment for opioid use disorder (B-MOUD). Historically, this process has required certified training, which could be a barrier to obtaining an x-waiver and subsequently prescribing. To address this barrier, the US recently removed the training requirement for some clinicians. We sought to determine if clinicians who attended x-waiver training went on to obtain an x-waiver and prescribe B-MOUD, and to examine what facilitated or impeded B-MOUD prescribing. Methods In September 2020, we conducted a cross-sectional, electronic survey of attendees of 15 in-person x-waiver pieces of training from June 2018 to January 2020 within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Of the attendees (n = 321), we surveyed current VHA clinicians who recalled taking the training. The survey assessed whether clinicians obtained the x-waiver, had prescribed B-MOUD, and barriers or facilitators that influenced B-MOUD prescribing. Results Of 251 eligible participants, 62 (24.7%) responded to the survey, including 27 (43.5%) physicians, 16 (25.8%) advanced practice clinicians, and 12 (19.4%) pharmacists. Of the 43 clinicians who could prescribe, 29 (67.4%) had obtained their x-waiver and 16 (37.2%) had reported prescribing B-MOUD. Prominent barriers to prescribing B-MOUD included a lack of supporting clinical staff and competing demands on time. The primary facilitator to prescribing was leadership support. Conclusions Nine months after x-waiver training, two-thirds of clinicians with prescribing credentials had obtained their x-waiver and one-third were prescribing B-MOUD. Removing the x-waiver training may not have the intended policy effect as other barriers to B-MOUD prescribing persist.

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