The integration of harm reduction services in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA): a qualitative analysis of barriers and facilitators.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Substance use is common among U.S. military veterans and veterans are at high risk for negative consequences associated with substance use, such as injection-related infections and overdose. Although harm reduction services (HRS) are highly evidence-based, implementation in traditional healthcare settings has been limited. This formative, qualitative study sought to identify barriers and facilitators to the integration of HRS and identify appropriate implementation strategies to support the optimized integration of a comprehensive bundle of HRS in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

Methods

Semi-structured interviews explored how harm reduction is currently understood by VHA providers and elicited input on perceived facilitators and barriers to implementatio

SUBMITTER: Harvey LH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10630529 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature