Publications by authors named "Kathleen Spritzer"

Background: Underutilization of primary care and receipt of preventive health services have been reported among women with opioid use disorder. The aim of this study was to describe perceptions of primary care among women in treatment for opioid use disorder.

Methods: Between May and June 2022, 27 women who were receiving treatment for opioid use disorder from one opioid treatment program participated in this study.

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Background: Previous studies have noted that participation in advanced care planning (ACP) and end-of-life (EOL) discussions remain low among Latino communities. Various studies have found that interventions within Latino communities can positively improve engagement in ACP, however, minimal research exists regarding patient satisfaction of ACP discussions with healthcare providers outside of preorganized educational interventions. Our study aims to understand how conversations about ACP are perceived by Latino patients in a primary care setting.

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