Changes in the Quality of Life of Outpatients in Methadone Maintenance Treatment Clinics in Kathmandu Valley

Introduction: Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is widely accepted treatment option for the opioid dependent individuals. The evaluation of the quality of life represents the assessment of the effectiveness of the treatment program. The study aimed to explore the impact of MMT program on clients...

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Published in:Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal 2019-12, Vol.41 (3), p.30-34
Main Authors: Sapkota, Basanta, Tulachan, Pratikchya, Ojha, Saroj P, Chapagai, Manisha, Dhungana, Saraswati
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Language:English
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Summary:Introduction: Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is widely accepted treatment option for the opioid dependent individuals. The evaluation of the quality of life represents the assessment of the effectiveness of the treatment program. The study aimed to explore the impact of MMT program on clients’ quality of life in the first 6 months of treatment. Methods: A total of 63 patients were recruited from the 5 different methadone clinics of Kathmandu valley. A prospective follow-up design was used. The semi-structured pro forma was filled up. To assess quality of life, WHO Quality of Life questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF, 26-item version) was used. The tool was used to assess the quality of life at the baseline and after 6 months of enrollment in MMT program. Results: Following 6 months of methadone maintenance treatment of opioid dependent individuals, significant improvements (P
ISSN:1993-2979
1993-2987
DOI:10.59779/jiomnepal.1058