Email UpdatesThis webinar, hosted by the Clinical Providers Support System - Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (PCSS-MOUD), will explore the Stages of Change model and how it can help providers identify and overcome impediments getting in the way of opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment and services. Participants will hear from a leading expert with 25+ years of experience in behavioral health and wellness.
Currently, anywhere from 6.7 to 7.6 million US adults have an OUD. Despite the availability of medications for OUD, only 25% of people with OUD in need of treatment actively seek out or receive recommended MOUD. Research has identified that perceived hurdles to treatment include affordability, lack of access, lack of readiness, stigma, provider-bias, lack of trust in treatment and treatment not being a priority.
The Stages of Change model can be a useful tool for providers to address challenges related to lack of readiness, stigma, and bias. By applying this model in OUD services in conjunction with MOUD and other behavioral health supports, providers can successfully engage patients in care and improve their chances of sustained long-term change.
Objectives:
- Discuss how the Stages of Change model applies to OUD care.
- Identify obstacles to accessing care + MOUD utilization, as well as skills and opportunities to engage with clients for change at each stage.
- Explore practical strategies for creating stage-appropriate client engagement.