Improving Options and Access for People With a Substance Use Disorder: A Service Evaluation of a Novel Nurse Practitioner‐Led Ambulatory Model of Care for Withdrawal Management
The NPCWP offered clear treatment guidelines, with interventions based on objective withdrawal management measures. A nurse practitioner-led ambulatory model appeared acceptable to eligible individuals, effective in improving outcomes, and safe, with no reported adverse events.
Authors
- Katharina Merollini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1369-7663)
- Joshua W. Knowles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1922-7240)
- Adam Searby (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7457-3221)
- Seán O. Hynes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3092-7945)
- Jeanine Young (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3849-3392)
- Carol Reid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6902-8963)
- Mary Fenech
- Darren Smyth
Institutions
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- University of the Sunshine Coast (AU)
- Northern Sydney Local Health District (AU)
- Gold Coast Health (AU)
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Drug and Alcohol Review
- Published
- 2025-10-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.70050
- Primary Topic
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00