A randomized clinical trial of a theory-based fentanyl overdose education and fentanyl test strip distribution intervention to reduce rates of opioid overdose: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

A randomized clinical trial of a theory-based fentanyl overdose education and fentanyl test strip distribution intervention to reduce rates of opioid overdose: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Opioid overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids, particularly illicitly manufactured fentanyl, remain a substantial public health concern in North America. Responses to overdose events (e.g., administration of naloxone and rescue breathing) are effective at reducing mortality;...

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Main Authors: Brendan P. Jacka, Jacqueline E. Goldman, Jesse L. Yedinak, Edward Bernstein, Scott E. Hadland, Jane A. Buxton, Susan G. Sherman, Katie B. Biello, Brandon D. L. Marshall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Opioid overdose
Behavioral intervention
Motivational interviewing
Fentanyl test strip
Illicitly manufactured fentanyl
Overdose prevention
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-020-04898-8

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