Impact of the take ACTION Train-the-Trainer model of opioid overdose education with naloxone distribution- who benefits?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Overdose education with naloxone distribution (OEND) is a key national strategy to reduce morbidity and mortality related to opioid overdoses. Train-the-trainer model has been one method to increase the pool of trainers to facilitate greater dissemination of OEND. This exploratory study seeks to (1) evaluate participant's change in knowledge and confidence, (2) examine if pre- and post-training test outcomes differed by occupation and level of experience, and (3) determine if train-the-trainer participants trained others 6 months later. Methods: Fifteen train-the-trainer sessions were delivered to staff from community organizations who served high-risk clients in four counties whose overdose death rates ranged from 11.2 to 32.8 per 100,000. Participants were admin

SUBMITTER: Dahlem CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11608094 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature