“We're All in This Together”: A Mixed‐Methods Study of Provider and Patient Perceptions of Emergency Care for Opioid Use Disorder

Key Points

• To explore the perceptions of both providers and patients regarding emergency care for opioid use disorder.
• Conducted a mixed-methods study
• Collected qualitative and quantitative data
• Engaged providers and patients in discussions about emergency care
• Analyzed perceptions from both groups
• Highlights the difference in perceptions between providers and patients
• Identifies gaps in understanding emergency care for opioid use disorder
• Suggests improvements in communication and care practices