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ArticleAddiction science & clinical practice2025

Implementation outcomes and strategies of a peer recovery coach program: findings from a qualitative assessment in the U.S. South, 2024-2025.

Umedjon Ibragimov, Nicholas A Giordano, Sneha Amaresh, Tatiana Getz, Tatiana Matuszewski, Alaina R Steck, Yan Li, Eliot H Blum, Jessica Tuttle, Hardik Pipalia and 2 more

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Article in Addiction science & clinical practice, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Umedjon IbragimovCenter for Population Sciences and Health Equity, College of Nursing, Florida State University, 2010 Levy Avenue, Innovation Park, Building B, Suite 3600, Tallahassee, FL, 32310, USA. ui23a@fsu.edu.
Nicholas A GiordanoNell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Sneha AmareshDepartment of Behavioral, Social and Health Education Sciences, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Tatiana GetzNell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Tatiana MatuszewskiDepartment of Behavioral, Social and Health Education Sciences, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Alaina R SteckDepartment of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Yan LiDepartment of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Eliot H BlumDepartment of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Jessica TuttleGeorgia Department of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia.
Hardik PipaliaAniz, Inc. Holistic Harm Reduction Integrated Care Clinic, Atlanta, Georgia.
Hannah L F CooperDepartment of Behavioral, Social and Health Education Sciences, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Joseph E CarpenterDepartment of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.

Funding

ACL HHS R01CE003509CDC HHS R01CE003509NCIPC CDC HHS R01 CE003509
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionSuccessful implementation of peer recovery coach (PRC) programs may help improve linkage to services and clinical outcomes for emergency department (ED) patients with substance use disorder (SUD). However, literature on implementation outcomes and strategies of PRC programs is limited. We conducted a qualitative assessment of implementation outcomes and strategies for an ED-based PRC program in Atlanta, Georgia.

methodsWe conducted qualitative interviews with 27 program participants (ED patients with SUD served by PRC program) and 29 service providers and partners (peer recovery coaches, ED physicians and staff, SUD treatment and other service providers) in October 2023 - March 2025. We transcribed audio-recordings and analyzed data using rapid qualitative analysis approach mapping emerging themes to Proctor's model of implementation outcomes and Leeman et al.'s implementation strategies framework.

resultsWe identified two major themes related to implementation outcomes: (1) PRC program acceptability (patients' positive interactions with PRCs) and (2) appropriateness (sub-themes include: successful linkage to community services; PRC program as an important resource for patients; added value of PRC team; no negative impact on ED workflow). Themes related to implementation strategies include (1) streamlined communication between PRC and ED teams (direct communication via electronic medical records system, single contact phone number, informing ED service providers of clinical and program outcomes), (2) addressing barriers to community-based services (preparing patient's medical documentation, insurance, transportation to community services); (3) supportive supervision of PRCs (addressing daily and long-term issues through regular meetings; limiting caseload; and providing orientation, on-job training and mental health support) and (4) addressing telehealth implementation challenges (ensuring access to electronic medical records system).

conclusionThis study outlines key implementation outcomes and strategies for PRC programs, offering practical guidance for successful ED-based PRC program implementation.

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Emergency Service, HospitalMentoringPeer GroupSubstance-Related DisordersAdultFemaleGeorgiaHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedProgram EvaluationQualitative Research

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PMID41408351
PMCPMC12713283

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