A satisfaction survey of opioid-dependent patients with methadone maintenance treatment

J Subst Abuse Treat. 2015 Jun:53:47-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2014.12.008. Epub 2014 Dec 30.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine opioid-dependent patients' satisfaction with the methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) program in Malaysia and identify predictors of satisfaction. We used an interviewer-administered questionnaire developed and validated by Rankin Court, New South Wales, Australia. Of 502 patients approached in 11 MMT centers in Malaysia, 425 agreed to participate giving a response rate of 85%. In terms of overall satisfaction, a high percentage of respondents (85%) were satisfied with the MMT services. A logistic regression analysis showed that only "centres" and marital status were associated with overall satisfaction and that being single (OR 3.31; 95% CI 1.52 to 7.20) or married (OR 4.06; 95% CI 1.76 to 9.38) was associated with higher odds of overall satisfaction compared to being divorced or separated. An analysis of the responses pertaining to the most desired changes required at the center found dosing hours, waiting area and staff shortages to be common. The findings acquired from this survey will be useful to attain a clearer perspective on what aspects of the MMT service need to be reviewed for the improvement of service delivery.

Keywords: Methadone maintenance treatment services; Opioid dependency; Predictors; Satisfaction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Delivery of Health Care*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methadone / administration & dosage*
  • Middle Aged
  • New South Wales / epidemiology
  • Opiate Substitution Treatment
  • Opioid-Related Disorders / drug therapy
  • Opioid-Related Disorders / epidemiology
  • Opioid-Related Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • Patient Satisfaction*
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
  • Surveys and Questionnaires

Substances

  • Methadone