ORN Summer 2025 - Changes in recovery capital among patients receiving buprenorphine treatment for OUD in a Telehealth Setting-Recording - ORN Summer 2025 - Changes in recovery capital among patients receiving buprenorphine treatment for OUD in a Telehealth Setting

Recording - ORN Summer 2025 - Changes in recovery capital among patients receiving buprenorphine treatment for OUD in a Telehealth Setting

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Dr. Arthur Robin Williams presented a study on changes in recovery capital among patients receiving buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) via telehealth. Recovery capital encompasses social, physical, human, and cultural resources that support sustained recovery. Using the Brief Assessment of Recovery Capital (BARC-10), a 10-item scale ranging from 10 to 60, the study measured patients’ recovery capital at intake and follow-up within a telehealth setting operated by Ophelia Health in Pennsylvania. Among approximately 477 patients (average age 39), most were already on buprenorphine at intake. Results showed the average BARC-10 score increased from 46 to 51 over about 90 days in care, indicating an improvement in recovery capital, with 75% achieving scores associated with better outcomes. Higher baseline BARC-10 scores correlated with better retention in treatment, a key predictor of positive results. The study highlighted challenges in using recovery capital scales clinically due to influences beyond OUD symptoms and the multifaceted nature of recovery. Dr. Williams emphasized the potential for recovery capital assessments to guide individualized care, especially leveraging telehealth tools for ongoing patient monitoring. The findings underscore the importance of retention and a broad understanding of patient resources to enhance OUD treatment outcomes.

Keywords

Recovery Capital

Buprenorphine Treatment

Opioid Use Disorder

Telehealth

BARC-10

Patient Retention

Ophelia Health

Individualized Care

Sustained Recovery