Six Moments of Infection Prevention in Injection Drug Use: An Educational Toolkit for Clinicians

Original research
par
Harvey, Leah et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

The “Six Moments of Infection Prevention in Injection Drug Use” provider educational tool was developed using a global, rather than pathogen-specific, infection prevention framework, highlighting the prevention of invasive bacterial and fungal infections in additional to viral pathogens.

Constatations/points à retenir

After the training, 88.0% reported that they felt more comfortable educating PWID, 65 respondents (86.6%) reported they planned to use the Six Moments model in their own practice, and 100% said they would consider referring patients to a syringe service program in the future.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

The tool’s effectiveness was tested using a short, paired pre/post survey that assessed provider knowledge and attitudes about harm reduction (n=75).

Mots clés

About prescribers
Harm reduction
Clinical guidance
Safer supply
Injecting drugs