Research Study2026

Follow-Up Patterns at a Low-Threshold Mobile Medical Unit Providing Opioid Use Disorder Care in an Urban Setting: A Group-Based Trajectory Modeling Approach.

Shah, Kanya K.; Elmes-Patel, Abigail T.; Messmer, Sarah; Winn, Aaron; Kong, Angela; Sharp, Lisa K.; Touchette, Daniel R.

SUD/Harm Reduction
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Authors
Shah, Kanya K.; Elmes-Patel, Abigail T.; Messmer, Sarah; Winn, Aaron; Kong, Angela; Sharp, Lisa K.; Touchette, Daniel R.
Journal
Research Square
Year
2026
Study design
Retrospective Cohort
Setting
Urban
Population
People Who Use Drugs
Outcome domain
Treatment Engagement/Retention
Type of organization
Academic

Abstract

The UIC COIP mobile medical unit dispensed MOUD to individuals with high need. Group-based trajectory modeling identified five follow-up patterns among 964 eligible individuals: slow-decline (6%), fast-decline (16%), infrequent (18%), continued use (4%), and single-visit (56%). These findings contextualize previously reported dichotomous retention rates and provide insights into how patients may utilize the mobile unit to accomplish individualized treatment goals.

Cite this study:Shah, Kanya K.; Elmes-Patel, Abigail T.; Messmer, Sarah; Winn, Aaron; Kong, Angela; Sharp, Lisa K.; Touchette, Daniel R. (2026). Follow-Up Patterns at a Low-Threshold Mobile Medical Unit Providing Opioid Use Disorder Care in an Urban Setting: A Group-Based Trajectory Modeling Approach. Research Square. https://doi.org/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42040948/
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