Mapping the research addressing prescription drug monitoring programs: A scoping review

Scoping review
par
Hoppe, Dimi et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

International

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

A scoping review was undertaken to identify the research on prescription drug monitoring programs published between January 2015 and April 2021.

Constatations/points à retenir

Results on program effectiveness are mixed and mainly examine their association with opioid-related outcomes. Unintended consequences are revealed in the literature and this review also highlights barriers to program use.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Scoping review of 153 citations

Mots clés

Harm reduction
Policy/Regulatory
Safer supply
About prescribers
Substitution/OAT