Harm reduction in the hospital: An overdose prevention site (OPS) at a Canadian hospital

Original research
par
Nolan, Seonaid et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

Canada

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This study aims to: (1) describe program utilization patterns; (2) characterize OPS visits; and (3) evaluate overdose events and related outcomes.

Constatations/points à retenir

Between May 2018 and July 2019, 11,673 visits occurred at the OPS. 39 overdose events occurred – 82% required reversal with naloxone. Use of the OPS increased over time and no fatal overdoses occurred.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Retrospective chart review

Mots clés

Overdose
Harm reduction
SCS/OPS
Hospitals
Outcomes