Summary

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has been commissioned by the Norwegian Directorate of Health to carry out a systematic review of effects of OMT compared to non-pharmacological treatments in people with opioid dependence, and of users’ and service providers’ experiences.

Previous research syntheses provide good evidence for beneficial effects of OMT: compared to patients in non-pharmacological treatments, OMT patients are better retained in treatment and use less heroin and other non-prescribed opioids. We cannot rule out that more recent studies may alter this picture. Further, patients’ experiences with OMT will have significance for recommendations in guidelines.

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Project participants

Project leader

Hege Kornør, Avdeling for vurdering av tiltak, Norwegian Institute of Public Health

Project participants

Heather Melanie R Ames, Avdeling for vurdering av tiltak, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Severin Zinöcker, Avdeling for vurdering av tiltak, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Gyri Synnøve Hval Straumann, Avdeling for vurdering av tiltak, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Gunn Elisabeth Vist, Avdeling for vurdering av tiltak, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Hilde Helene Holte, Avdeling for vurdering av tiltak, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Asbjørn Kulseng Steiro, Avdeling for vurdering av tiltak, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Gunn Eva Næss, Avdeling for vurdering av tiltak, Norwegian Institute of Public Health