Opioid use disorder and harm reduction: An educational initiative

Abstract

There is a gap in the nursing education system for harm reduction strategies among users of opioids. Education and research for nurses and nurse practitioners in prevention, treatment, and effective responses to rapidly reverse opioid overdoses are essential to fighting the opioid epidemic.

Authors

Nancy S. Goldstein

Author Details

Nancy S. Goldstein, DNP, ANP-BC, RNC-OB, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA

Sigma Membership

Nu Beta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Educational Strategies, Harm Reduction, Opioid Use Disorder

Recommended Citation

Goldstein, Nancy S., "Opioid use disorder and harm reduction: An educational initiative" (2019). INRC (Congress). 127.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/posters_2019/127

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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