RESUMO
The objective of this study was to evaluate the utilization of the naloxone nasal spray kit provided to patients after discharge from Cermak Health Services of Cook County (CHS). During May and June 2018, the records of currently incarcerated CHS patients were reviewed to identify patients who (1) received the naloxone education and nasal spray kit upon previous discharge from CHS and (2) were then readmitted to the facility. Of the 76 potential participants, 60 interviews were conducted. This study has shown that 38.3% of patients utilized the nasal sprays provided to them upon discharge. Of those who reported using the nasal spray, 95.7% achieved positive outcomes. This study showed the positive impact the Naloxone Education/Dispensing Program had on patients discharged from CHS. In addition to identifying success in the number of lives saved, the study recognizes the long-term effect on patient safety that emerges from the program.
Assuntos
Overdose de Drogas , Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Opioides , Overdose de Drogas/tratamento farmacológico , Serviços de Saúde , Humanos , Naloxona/uso terapêutico , Antagonistas de Entorpecentes/uso terapêutico , Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Opioides/tratamento farmacológico , Avaliação de Resultados em Cuidados de SaúdeRESUMO
The objective of this study was to evaluate the utilization of the naloxone nasal spray kit provided to patients after discharge from Cermak Health Services of Cook County (CHS). During May and June 2018, the records of currently incarcerated CHS patients were reviewed to identify patients who (1) received the naloxone education and nasal spray kit upon previous discharge from CHS and (2) were then readmitted to the facility. Of the 76 potential participants, 60 interviews were conducted. This study has shown that 38.3% of patients utilized the nasal sprays provided to them upon discharge. Of those who reported using the nasal spray, 95.7% achieved positive outcomes. This study showed the positive impact the Naloxone Education/Dispensing Program had on patients discharged from CHS. In addition to identifying success in the number of lives saved, the study recognizes the long-term effect on patient safety that emerges from the program.
