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Wie effektiv sind Methadonbehandlungen in Privatpraxen∋

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  • Rudolf Strohler
  • Carlos Nordt
  • Luis Falcato
  • Kenneth Dürsteler-MacFarland
  • Wulf Rössler

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Objectives:Involvement of private practitioners in methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) enhances its availability. However, effectiveness of such treatments is still debated. Methods:A retrospective case register analysis comparing the retention of private practices with that of specialised institutions. All methadone maintenance treatment starting between January 1, 1997 and December 31, 1999. Kaplan-Meier survival estimates to test for different retention times; Cox-regression procedure to control for baseline differences between the two populations. Results:Even after controlling for distinct patient characteristics, MMT by private practitioners resulted in a longer retention time. Conclusions:Our findings favour the involvement of private practitioners. Providing better professional and financial support may enhance their participation. Copyright Birkhäuser-Verlag Basel 2004

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  • Rudolf Strohler & Carlos Nordt & Luis Falcato & Kenneth Dürsteler-MacFarland & Wulf Rössler, 2004. "Wie effektiv sind Methadonbehandlungen in Privatpraxen∋," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 49(4), pages 276-280, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:49:y:2004:i:4:p:276-280
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-004-3046-6
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