Perspectives of healthcare workers on the integration of overdose detection technologies in acute care settings.
William RiouxKyle KilbyStephanie JonesPamela JoshiStephanie VandenbergSumantra Monty GhoshPublished in: Addiction science & clinical practice (2024)
Healthcare professionals from across Canada found ODTs to be an acceptable intervention, but only as part of a larger suite of harm reduction interventions to reduce the harms associated with illicit drug use in healthcare settings. In contrast, participants noted institutional policies, stigma on behalf of healthcare workers and leadership would present significant challenges to their uptake and dissemination.
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