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Flexibility in the methadone take home guidelines in the CAD of Madrid Salud during the Covid-19 pandemic

Publicated to:Revista Espanola de Drogodependencias. 48 (1): 74-80 - 2023-01-01 48(1), DOI: 10.54108/10039

Authors: Gutiérrez-Cáceres S; Pedraz-Marcos A; Serrano-Gallardo P

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Universidad Autónoma de Madrid , Instituto de Adicciones - Author
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid , Instituto de Investigación Puerta de Hierro Segovia de Aran (IDIPHISA) - Author
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid , Instituto Interuniversitario: Investigacion avanzada en evaluacion de la Ciencia y la Universidad (INAECU) , Instituto de Investigación Puerta de Hierro Segovia de Aran (IDIPHISA) - Author

Abstract

The objective of the study was to examine the changes made in the dispensing schedules and oral solution methadone take home doses and tablets, in the seven Addiction Care Centers (CAD) of Madrid Salud, because of the state of emergency, and which ones remain one year later. A longitudinal descriptive study was conducted, obtaining the data from the review of the reports prepared by the pharmacy unit, responsible for supply and control of methadone, at three times: February 2020 and March 2021, for the two weeks methadone doses; in addition, people treated with Metasedin were included in November 2020. A descriptive statistical analysis was performed, calculating absolute and relative frequencies, as well as the percentage of variation between the first moment and the last moment of measurement. Dispensing days were reduced in all centers. Two weeks methadone solution take home doses increased by more than 50% in all centers, maintaining a total increase of 97% one year later. People in Metasedin maintenance treatment increased by 45.3%. Mobility restrictions due to confinement by Covid-19 forced to make more flexible and expand the take home. The good response of people in treatment has favored maintaining the changes, which helps to normalize a stigmatized treatment.

Keywords
Covid-19FlexibilityMethadoneTake home dose

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Revista Espanola de Drogodependencias, Q4 Agency Scopus (SJR), its regional focus and specialization in Psychiatry and Mental Health, give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-05-08:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 1 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: Last Author (SERRANO GALLARDO, MARIA DEL PILAR).