How do naloxone-based interventions work to reduce overdose deaths: a realist review

Lit review
par
Miller, Nicole M. et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

International

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This realist systematic review aims to identify a theory of how naloxone works based on the contexts and mechanisms that contribute to the success of the intervention for improved outcomes.

Constatations/points à retenir

Peer-to-peer models of training are helpful as it reinforces social identity and successful skills transfer between bystanders. Health systems may want to assess the prevalence of, and take steps to reduce opioid-related stigma with key stakeholders in contexts using a low threshold training approach to build an environment  to support positive naloxone outcomes.

Mots clés

Overdose
Harm reduction
About PWUD
Stigma
Peer/PWLLE program involvement