“Naloxone? Not for me!” First cross-assessment by patients and healthcare professionals of the risk of opioid overdose

Original research
par
Aquizerate, Aurélie et al

Date de publication

2024

Géographie

France

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 study is the first one which compares patients' self-assessment of the risk of future opioid overdose with the hetero-assessment provided by healthcare professionals in a population of individuals eligible for naloxone.

Constatations/points à retenir

55% of the participants underestimated their risk of experiencing a future opioid overdose.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Retrospective data were collected through cross-sectional interviews (n=34) conducted by the pharmacist with the patient, utilizing an ad hoc questionnaire.

Mots clés

Harm reduction
Overdose
About PWUD
Substitution/OAT