Planning and implementing community-based drug checking services in Scotland: a qualitative exploration using the consolidated framework for implementation research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Drug checking services (DCS) provide harm reduction support and advice to individuals based on chemical analysis of submitted substances of concern. Whilst there are currently no DCS in Scotland, community-based services are being planned in three cities.

Methods

In this paper, we report qualitative findings based on interviews with 43 participants, focused on perceptions of DCS and their implementation. Participants were relevant professionals, those with experience of drug use, and family members of those with experience of drug use. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) was used to inform data collection and analysis. We report findings under nine constructs/themes across the five CFIR domains.

Results

Participants noted the impor

SUBMITTER: Falzon D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10795311 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature