Measurement‐based care using DSM‐5 for opioid use disorder: can we make opioid medication treatment more effective?

Context and Purpose Measurement‐based care (MBC) is an evidence‐based health‐care practice in which indicators of disease are tracked to inform clinical actions, provide feedback to patients and improve outcomes. The current opioid crisis in multiple countries provides a pressing rationale for adopting a basic MBC approach for opioid use disorder (OUD) using DSM‐5 to increase treatment retention and effectiveness. Proposal To stimulate debate,...