TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - Evaluating the Iimpact of Brave Technology Co-op's novel drug overdose detection and response devices in North America: a retrospective study
JO  - Journal of urban health
A1  - Welwean, Ralph Amuanyu
A1  - Krieg, Oona
A1  - Casey, Gordon
A1  - Thompson, Erin
A1  - Fleetham, Dana
A1  - Deering, Theresa
A1  - Rosen, Joseph G.
A1  - Park, Ju Nyeong
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - Assess the preliminary impact of Brave Technology Co-op's overdose detection devices that have been implemented in housing, medical, social service facilities, and several private settings in North America. Administrative data was collected by Brave on their Buttons and Sensors during several proof-of-concept projects and full installations in Canada and United States (US) between December 2018 and July 2022. Data analyzed provided insights on the number of overdoses detected and reversed (averted overdose deaths) using Brave Sensors and Buttons, along with other programmatic and session-specific indicators. Implementation of 486 Brave Buttons and 148 Brave Sensors in Canada has detected and prevented 108 overdose deaths (100 using Buttons and 8 using Sensors) whereas implementation of 170 Buttons in the US has averted 2 overdose deaths to date, with the potential to save many more lives. Brave's devices hold promise for increasing rates of overdose detection and preventing overdose deaths.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1099-3460
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11524-023-00779-y
ID  - ref1
ER  -