Adolescents’ and Parents’ Perspectives on Utilizing the MedSMA℞T Families intervention in Emergency Departments for Opioid Medication Safety Education: Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)
Olufunmilola Abraham,
Sara Nadi,
Irene Hurst
Abstract:BACKGROUND
The opioid crisis has significantly impacted adolescents and families. This is attributed in part to increased opioid prescriptions in pediatric Emergency Departments (EDs) due to acute pain and injuries. Although EDs frequently prescribe opioids, no preventative interventions have been implemented to educate adolescents and their families on safe opioid use. This study evaluates the MedSMA℞T Families intervention, which consists of a serious game and a personalized Family Me… Show more
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