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Evaluation Of A Peer Mentor Program On Adult Heroin Overdose Patients In The Emergency Department, Christina Schipper
Evaluation Of A Peer Mentor Program On Adult Heroin Overdose Patients In The Emergency Department, Christina Schipper
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Abstract
PURPOSE: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate of heroin use and heroin overdoses has greatly increased in the last decade, regardless of sex, age, race or income. The emergency department (ED) is a common place heroin users present, often as an overdose or due to a complication from their drug use. To address the current opioid epidemic, the CDC calls for increased access to substance abuse treatment services. Peer Mentors placed in the ED serve as a link for the patient to recovery services. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the …
Evaluating The Relationship Between Phq9 And Global Pain Scale (Gps) Scores In Opioid Dependent Adults: A Retrospective Correlational Study, Lori Nolan
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Background: Depression, chronic pain and opioid dependence are conditions commonly encountered in primary care settings. These comorbidities create treatment challenges while negatively influencing outcomes of care. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ9) and Global Pain Scale (GPS) are valid screening tools used to score depression and pain symptoms. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the PHQ9 and Global Pain Scale (GPS) scores in opioid dependent adults with chronic pain to determine whether both tools are necessary.
Methods: This was a descriptive study using a retrospective correlational research design. Data was obtained from the electronic medical records …
Provider Adherence And Influencing Factors To Implementation Of An Alcohol Withdrawal Protocol, Ashley Sellers
Provider Adherence And Influencing Factors To Implementation Of An Alcohol Withdrawal Protocol, Ashley Sellers
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess provider adherence of an initial alcohol withdrawal protocol among adult inpatients, correlate outcome variables with protocol initiation, and examine the factors influencing provider decisions to implement all parts of the protocol.
METHODS: This multi-center descriptive evaluation utilized a retrospective medical record review and qualitative survey. A convenience sample of 313 inpatients represented 395 separate admissions between January and June 2018 in the four adult hospitals of a large health care system. Twenty-four providers participated in an anonymous online survey.
RESULTS: The protocol was implemented in its entirety three times (1%) …