Perspectives of patients who inject drugs on a needle and syringe program at a large acute care hospital.

Hannah L BrooksKelsey A SpeedKathryn DongGinetta SalvalaggioBernadette Bernie PaulyMarliss TaylorElaine Hyshka

Published in: PloS one (2024)

Acute care needle and syringe programs may aid hospital providers in reducing harms and improving hospital outcomes for people who inject drugs. However, modifications to hospital policies and settings may be necessary.

Keyphrases

acute care
end stage renal disease
public health
healthcare
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
ultrasound guided
emergency department
type diabetes
adverse drug
adipose tissue
patient reported