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Articles

Report on Provider–Client Interaction From 68 Methadone Maintenance Clinics in China

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Pages 1368-1375 | Published online: 06 Oct 2016
 

ABSTRACT

Provider–client interaction is an integral of clinical practice and central to the delivery of high-quality medical care. This article examines factors related to the provider–client interaction in the context of methadone maintenance treatment (MMT). Data were collected from 68 MMT clinics in China. In total, 418 service providers participated in the survey. Linear mixed effects regression models were performed to identify factors associated with provider–client interaction. It was observed that negative attitude toward drug users was associated with lower level of provider–client interaction and less time spent with each client. Other factors associated with lower level of interaction included being female, being younger, being a nurse, and fewer years in medical field. Higher provider–client interaction was associated with provider reported job satisfaction. The findings of this study call for a need to address provider negative attitudes that can impact provider–client interaction and the effectiveness of MMT. Future intervention efforts targeting MMT providers should be tailored by gender, provider type, and medical experiences.

Acknowledgment

We thank our project team members in China for their contributions to this study.

Funding

The National Institute on Drug Abuse/National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded this study (R01DA033130).

Additional information

Funding

The National Institute on Drug Abuse/National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded this study (R01DA033130).

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