Patient perceptions of higher-dose naloxone nasal spray for opioid overdose

Original research
par
Strickland, Justin C. et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

Concern has been raised that unintended reductions in patient acceptance of naloxone may occur due to increased precipitated withdrawal risk associated with higher naloxone doses. This study provides the first data on patient perceptions of higher-dose formulations.

Constatations/points à retenir

Little evidence for widespread avoidance of higher-dose formulations was found.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Preference assessment (n=1152)

Mots clés

Harm reduction
About PWUD
Overdose