Evaluating the population-level effects of overdose prevention sites and supervised consumption sites in British Columbia, Canada: Controlled interrupted time series

Original research
by
Panagiotoglou, Dimitra

Release Date

2022

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

Evaluate the population-level effects of OPSs and SCSs on acute health service use and mortality.

Findings/Key points

We found OPSs and SCSs reduce opioid-related paramedic attendance and emergency department visit rates but no evidence that they reduce local hospitalization or mortality rates.

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Keywords

Overdose
Mortality
Evidence base
SCS/OPS
Outcomes
Hospitals