An overview of take‐home naloxone programs in Australia
Abstract Introduction and Aims Take‐home naloxone (THN) programs commenced in
Australia in 2012 in the Australian Capital Territory and programs now operate in five …
Australia in 2012 in the Australian Capital Territory and programs now operate in five …
[HTML][HTML] A review of performance assessment tools for rescuer response in opioid overdose simulations and training programs
GF Edwards III, C Mierisch, B Mutcheson, K Horn… - Preventive Medicine …, 2020 - Elsevier
Since the 1990s, more than 600 overdose response training and education programs have
been implemented to train participants to respond to an opioid overdose in the United …
been implemented to train participants to respond to an opioid overdose in the United …
[HTML][HTML] Preventing opioid overdose with peer-administered naloxone: findings from a rural state
BL Hanson, RR Porter, AL Zöld, H Terhorst-Miller - Harm reduction journal, 2020 - Springer
Background In response to the opioid epidemic, naloxone distribution programs aim to
prevent overdose death by making naloxone available and training people to use it. Peers of …
prevent overdose death by making naloxone available and training people to use it. Peers of …
How competent are people who use opioids at responding to overdoses? Qualitative analyses of actions and decisions taken during overdose emergencies
Abstract Background and Aims Providing take‐home naloxone (THN) to people who use
opioids is an increasingly common strategy for reversing opioid overdose. However …
opioids is an increasingly common strategy for reversing opioid overdose. However …
Naloxone knowledge and attitudes towards overdose response among family members of people who misuse opioids
Providing family members of individuals with opioid use disorders (OUD) naloxone is a cost-
effective way to prevent overdose deaths. However, misconceptions and negative attitudes …
effective way to prevent overdose deaths. However, misconceptions and negative attitudes …
Designing, implementing and evaluating the overdose response with take‐home naloxone model of care: An evaluation of client outcomes and perspectives
Abstract Introduction and Designs Take‐home naloxone (THN) interventions are an effective
response to preventing overdose deaths, however uptake across Australia remains limited …
response to preventing overdose deaths, however uptake across Australia remains limited …
[HTML][HTML] Acceptability of prison-based take-home naloxone programmes among a cohort of incarcerated men with a history of regular injecting drug use
Background Take-home naloxone (THN) programmes are an evidence-based opioid
overdose prevention initiative. Elevated opioid overdose risk following prison release means …
overdose prevention initiative. Elevated opioid overdose risk following prison release means …
[HTML][HTML] “It can save your life, that's all I know,” barriers and facilitators for engagement in take-home naloxone for people receiving opioid substitution treatment in …
I Natale, C Harvey, P Wood… - Qualitative Research in …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Engagement in take-home naloxone (THN) programs by people receiving opioid
substitution treatment (OST) in Australia is low despite methadone being a significant …
substitution treatment (OST) in Australia is low despite methadone being a significant …
[HTML][HTML] A study on the efficacy of a naloxone training program
GA Beauchamp, HM Cuadrado, S Campbell… - Cureus, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Introduction: The use of naloxone to reverse a potentially fatal opioid overdose is a harm
reduction strategy that reduces mortality and increases the potential for referral to substance …
reduction strategy that reduces mortality and increases the potential for referral to substance …
More than saving lives: Qualitative findings of the UNODC/WHO Stop Overdose Safely (SOS) project
Abstract Background The Stop Overdose Safely (SOS) initiative—developed in compliance
with WHO guidelines—aims to prevent opioid overdose deaths. Under the umbrella of this …
with WHO guidelines—aims to prevent opioid overdose deaths. Under the umbrella of this …