Emotional reactions of trained overdose responders who use opioids following intervention in an overdose event.

ABSTRACT: Background: Our aim was to explore emotional reactions to intervening in an overdose event from the perspective of individuals who use opioids (peer responders). In addition, we were interested in the impact this experience may have on peer responders' feelings about helping in an overdose situation in the future. Methods: For this qualitative sub-study of a randomized controlled trial (RCT), data from 61 interviews were analyzed thematically using an inductive approach. Results: Peer responders had diverse emotional reactions to the overdose event. These ranged from a sense of pride and other positive feelings associated with their ability to help to ambivalence about being involved in situations perceived as challenging and burdensome. There were few reports of the o

SUBMITTER: Brandt L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8810579 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature