Patient perspectives on naloxone receipt in the emergency department: a qualitative exploration.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emergency departments (EDs) are important venues for the distribution of naloxone to patients at high risk of opioid overdose, but less is known about patient perceptions on naloxone or best practices for patient education and communication. Our aim was to conduct an in-depth exploration of knowledge and attitudes toward ED naloxone distribution among patients who received a naloxone prescription.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured telephone interviews with 25 adult participants seen and discharged from three urban, academic EDs in Philadelphia, PA, with a naloxone prescription between November 2020 and February 2021. Interviews focused on awareness of naloxone as well as attitudes and experiences receiving naloxone in the ED. We used thematic content analysis t

SUBMITTER: Lowenstein M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9412772 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature