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Table 2 Taxonomy of concepts describing financial barriers to treatment for opioid use disorder

From: Understanding the financial barriers to treatment among individuals with opioid use disorder: a focus group study

Theme

Subtheme

Codes

Definition

OUD Treatment-Related Financial Burden

 The direct and Indirect costs associated with the treatment of OUD

Direct

 The cost incurred because of treatment for OUD

Treatment Initiation

The ability or inability to initiate treatment due to cost

Treatment Retention

The ability or inability to remain in treatment due to cost

Financial Support from Outside Sources

The Ability to remain in treatment is due to financial support from other sources

Indirect Cost

 Expenses faced when seeking treatment that is not directly tied to the medical bill

Transportation

Difficulty affording or maintaining transportation to receive treatment

Housing

Difficulty maintaining housing and the ability to afford treatment

Lost Wages

Absence from work or lost hours to obtain treatment

Administrative Burden

Time spent coordinating care or waiting for care

Psychosocial Effects Associated With The Cost of OUD Treatment

 The mental, emotional, social, and spiritual effects of disease

Coping

 Conscious and unconscious strategies used to overcome problems and difficulties associated with the cost of OUD treatment

Early Discontinuation in Treatment

Discontinuing treatment due to the cost

Criminality

Behavior that is contrary to or forbidden by criminal law

Drug Diversion

Illegal distribution of prescription drugs and their use for purposes not intended by the prescriber

Non-Pharmacological Treatment

Non- Pharmacological methods used to maintain sobriety

Affect

 The emotional reaction due to the cost of treatment

Frustration, Anger, or Outrage

The feeling of frustration, anger, or fear because of the inability to afford treatment

Worry, Anxiety, or Fear

The feeling of panic and stress because of the inability to afford treatment

Support

 The emotional or social support or lack of emotional support that contributes to treatment retention or discontinuation

Family Support

Family support or lack of support

Workplace Support

Workplace support or lack of support for treatment

Support from Others

Support or lack of support from others