Publications by authors named "Marianne Unite"
Nurses' Priorities for Improving Pregnancy and Birth Care for Individuals with Opioid use Disorder.
J Midwifery Womens Health
September 2021
Introduction: The motivation to seek treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) can increase during the perinatal period. However, several identified barriers, such as poor access to services, lack of trained providers, stigma, and legal ramifications of OUD, limit the ability for individuals with OUD to receive safe and supportive care during pregnancy and birth. During the birth hospital stay in particular, nurses provide the majority of care for pregnant and birthing families.
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- The study aimed to engage community members with opioid use disorder (OUD) and case managers to identify key research, policy, and care improvement priorities for pregnant and parenting individuals with OUD.
- Focus groups were conducted in Washington State, involving participants from the affected community and case managers, using a validated protocol to gather priorities on issues like stigma, housing, and treatment access.
- The findings showed that both groups prioritized similar issues and strategies for addressing them, underscoring the effectiveness of community engagement in informing future efforts related to OUD.