Beliefs, attitudes and experiences of virtual overdose monitoring services from the perspectives of people who use substances in Canada: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Solitary use of substances is a risk factor for substance use-related mortality. Novel e-health harm reduction interventions such as virtual overdose monitoring services (VOMS) have emerged in North America to improve access to emergency overdose support for people who use substances (PWUS). To date, little research has been published, and the perspectives of PWUS are needed to inform evaluation and policy efforts.

Objective

To explore the beliefs, values and perceptions of PWUS around using and accessing VOMS in Canada.

Methods

A qualitative study following grounded theory methodology was conducted. Using existing peer networks, purposive and snowball sampling was conducted to recruit PWUS (≥ 18 years) with previous experience with VOMS. Thematic analysis

SUBMITTER: Marshall T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10290798 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature