Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Report Compassionate Care but Missed Support Opportunity

Authors

• Chloe Veilleux, MaineHealthFollow
• William Dykes, MaineHealthFollow
• J Richard, MaineHealth
• Wendy Craig, MaineHealthFollow
• Liz Scharnetzki, MaineHealthFollow
• A Wurcel
• Aurora Quaye, MaineHealthFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

4-30-2026

Institution/Department

Center for Clinical & Translational Science; Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2026

Abstract

Introduction: Results Hospitalizations involving opioid use disorder (OUD) have risen steadily over the past five years. Patients with OUD experience higher rates of self-directed discharge, readmission, and post-discharge mortality than those without OUD. These disparities are often driven by stigma and inadequate management of pain and withdrawal, which can lead to continued substance use following discharge.

Comments

Presented at the 2026 Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat

Recommended Citation

Veilleux, Chloe; Dykes, William; Richard, J; Craig, Wendy; Scharnetzki, Liz; Wurcel, A; and Quaye, Aurora, "Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Report Compassionate Care but Missed Support Opportunity" (2026). MaineHealth Maine Medical Center. 4483.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/mmc/4483