Relapse Prevention and Prediction Strategies in Substance Use Disorder: A Scoping Review.

Background: Relapse prevention for those with substance use disorder (SUD) is an evolving practice. Initiatives focused on relapse prevention from other populations may provide the foundation for future considerations and recommendations for recovering anesthesia providers in the workplace. The purpose of this scoping review was to examine what is known about return-to-use prediction and prevention strategies in various populations struggling with SUDs to inform future considerations and implications for recovering anesthesia providers with a history of SUD.

Comprehensive Reentry Policy for Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists With Substance Use Disorder.

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a common problem in anesthesia. Although there are SUD policies in place for practicing anesthetists, there were no known studies before this inquiry discussing reentry policies specific to the student registered nurse anesthetist (SRNA). The purpose of this research was to describe key stakeholders' knowledge and perspectives surrounding policies for reentry into academic programs in Illinois for SRNAs with SUD and to create a comprehensive structured policy template for SRNAs with SUD.