A quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the British Columbia Take Home Naloxone program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In August 2012, the British Columbia Take Home Naloxone (BCTHN) program was introduced to help to reduce opioid overdose and its consequences. This study evaluates the BCTHN program, identifying the successes and challenges of implementing a provincial program in Canada.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, we reviewed the records of the BCTHN administrative program to report on program outcomes (participation and overdose reversals). Focus groups and individual interviews were conducted with 40 clients in Vancouver; 12 individual interviews were completed with service providers, police officers and parents of people who use opioids from both the Vancouver and Interior regions of British Columbia. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis and a quali

SUBMITTER: Banjo O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4183165 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature