Project POINT (Planned Outreach Intervention Naloxone and Treatment) Patient Advisory Board
Study on Improving Communication with Overdose Patients in Emergency Departments
Brief description of study.
The purpose of this study is to discover insights that result in improved communication with overdose patients in the emergency department (ED) that the Project POINT team interacts with an effort to increase the participation rates in services offered following a patient's emergency department visit.
Detailed description of study
The purpose of this study is to discover insights that result in improved communication with overdose patients in the emergency department (ED) that the Project POINT team interacts with an effort to increase the participation rates in services offered following a patient's emergency department visit.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: overdose
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Age: 100 years or below
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Gender: All
This study investigates ways to improve communication with patients who have experienced an overdose and are being treated in the emergency department (ED). The aim is to find better ways to talk with these patients so that they might be more likely to use services offered to them after their ED visit.
Participants will be involved in communication sessions where researchers will observe and gather information on interactions. This will help understand what works best in encouraging patients to engage with follow-up services.
- Who can participate: The study is seeking participants who have experienced an overdose and are currently being treated in the emergency department. No specific age requirement.
- Study details: Participants will engage in communication sessions. Researchers will observe these interactions to gather insights on effective communication strategies.
Interested in the study?
Select a study center that’s convenient for you, and get in touch with the study team.
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