@article{ref1,
title="Training to improve responder attitudes and knowledge of opioid overdose",
journal="Journal of paramedic practice",
year="2021",
author="Thomas, Matthew and Brady, Laura and Wozniak, Monika and Terranova, Elizabeth and Moore, Cheryll and Kahn, Linda S.",
volume="13",
number="8",
pages="1-18",
abstract="BACKGROUND:  Opioid use is a major public health issue and opioid overdose requires rapid response with naloxone.   Aims:  This study assesses the impact of a training session on the knowledge and attitudes of first responders and members of the community regarding opioid overdose recognition and naloxone use.   Methods:  A training session was delivered to 2327 participants between July 2019 and March 2020. The study used a paired, pre-/post-analysis to quantify changes.   Findings:  Nearly all (99.7%) participants completed a survey before and after training. Statistically significant improvements were observed in nearly all attitude and knowledge items.   Conclusion:  An education session delivered to an educationally and professionally diverse group can improve trainees' knowledge and attitudes. There were some significant differences between sub-groups, particularly regarding their professional and educational background, and whether the location was urban or rural. Further study is needed to examine whether trainees would benefit from a course tailored toward their education and professional experience.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1759-1376",
doi="10.12968/jpar.2021.13.8.CPD1",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/jpar.2021.13.8.CPD1"
}