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Excluded were studies with medication as the sole treatment for OUD, neonatal outcomes only, mortality specific to self\u2010harm, and studies based outside the United States. Five authors independently evaluated inclusion criteria, extracted data, and assessed quality.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Search Strategy<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      PubMed, CINAHL, OneSearch,\n                      <jats:ext-link xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"http:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\">Clinicaltrials.gov<\/jats:ext-link>\n                      , WHO, Embase, and Cochrane Review were searched from January 2000 to August 2021, with results reviewed between June and August 2021.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Study Selection<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Diverse study designs were used (observational cohorts, retrospective and prospective cohorts, cross\u2010sectional studies, randomized trial protocols, and systematic reviews) across quantitative, qualitative, and mixed\u2010methods approaches, organizing them within an eco\u2010systems framework spanning pregnancy through 12\u2009months postpartum to assess maternal recovery, capacity, and opioid\u2010related mortality (Aims 1\u20133) and to contextualize these outcomes within the broader public health crisis and potential role of RPSS (Aim 4).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Data Extraction<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Demographics, covariates, sources of bias, and effect size were compiled according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta\u2010Analysis extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA\u2010ScR) statement. Fourteen studies met inclusion criteria with the eco\u2010systems framework.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Aim 1, maternal recovery: early medication for OUD and mental health disorders, patient navigator, and RPSS had positive outcomes. Aim 2, maternal capacity: parental support was impactful, with external stigma and separation from their child having a negative impact. Aim 3, maternal mortality from opioid overdose: infant removal and untreated mental health were contributing factors. Aim 4, perceived effectiveness of RPSS: RPSS may support maternal recovery and capacity and reduce mortality from overdose, albeit the paucity of research.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>RPSS positioned to support PPWOUD may aid in effectively addressing this public health concern. Incorporating anti\u2010oppressive practices and promoting agency for PPWOUD would increase access to services. 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