A scoping review of community-based post-opioid overdose intervention programs: implications of program structure and outcomes

Scoping review
by
Bailey, Amelia, Calla Harrington & Elizabeth A. Evans

Release Date

2023

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

The objective of the present review was to describe program structure and evaluated outcomes of community-based post-overdose interventions.

Findings/Key points

Most interventions used a multidisciplinary outreach team and referenced first responder data to contact individuals who recently experienced an overdose at their residence. Services offered often included referral to substance use treatment, recovery coaches, and social services. Method of outreach, evaluation measures, and outcomes varied. From the available literature, facilitators of program engagement included communication, information sharing, and leadership buy-in among multidisciplinary partners.

Design/methods

Scoping review included 5 articles

Keywords

Overdose
Wrap-around services