Abstract

This educational activity describes the use of a harm reduction intervention/strategy for the current issue of opioid overdose fatalities in public health and its effect on perceived importance of and barriers to Naloxone/Narcan utilization among the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) population and their communities.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Susan M. L'Heureux, MS, RN, CCRN; Nancy S. Goldstein, DNP, ANP-BC, RNC-OB -- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Sigma Membership

Nu Beta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Harm Reduction, Opioid/Opiate Overdose, Substance Use Disorder

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Harm reduction strategy for prevention/reduction of opioid overdose fatalities in the substance use disorder population

Washington, DC, USA

This educational activity describes the use of a harm reduction intervention/strategy for the current issue of opioid overdose fatalities in public health and its effect on perceived importance of and barriers to Naloxone/Narcan utilization among the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) population and their communities.