Preliminary Effectiveness of Online Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Administration Training and Impact of Naloxone Possession on Opioid Use

Original research
par
Sisson, Michelle L. et al

Date de publication

2023

Géographie

USA

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 evaluated the effectiveness of online opioid overdose and naloxone administration education and the impact of naloxone possession.

Constatations/points à retenir

Overdose education is effective in online video format. Disparity in naloxone possession across groups indicates barriers to obtaining naloxone from pharmacies. Naloxone possession did not influence risky opioid use or treatment interest and its impact on frequency of use warrants further investigation.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Participants watched a 20-minute video outlining signs of opioid overdose and how to administer naloxone. They were then randomized to either receive a naloxone kit or be given instructions on where to obtain a kit.

Mots clés

Overdose
Harm reduction