2016
DOI: 10.17269/cjph.107.5480
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Process evaluation of the Prevent Overdose in Toronto (POINT) program

Abstract: SETTING: A harm reduction program at a public health unit in Toronto, Ontario, between August 31, 2011 and August 31, 2013. INTERVENTION:We conducted a process evaluation of the first two years of an opioid overdose prevention and response program, Prevent Overdose in Toronto (POINT), including analysis of data from program documentation forms, as well as qualitative interviews with program staff, representatives from partner agencies, and program clients. OUTCOMES:In the first two years of the program, 662 in… Show more

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“…The observed growth in naloxone uptake in these populations is encouraging, as it suggests that the ONPP is providing access to individuals who may witness an opioid overdose and be in a position to administer this product. [6, 12] Future work is needed to better characterize this group, their reasons for accessing naloxone, and to compare the facilitators or barriers to naloxone access that exists for different patient populations through the ONPP.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…The observed growth in naloxone uptake in these populations is encouraging, as it suggests that the ONPP is providing access to individuals who may witness an opioid overdose and be in a position to administer this product. [6, 12] Future work is needed to better characterize this group, their reasons for accessing naloxone, and to compare the facilitators or barriers to naloxone access that exists for different patient populations through the ONPP.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[2] Furthermore, the number of opioid-related deaths in Ontario has increased more than 778% since 1991, and in 2015 represented 1 in 133 deaths among Ontario residents. [3–5] Although several legislative and educational interventions have been undertaken to counter escalating rates of opioid overdose and death,[6, 7] these rates continue to grow. [2] Consequently, enhanced access to harm reduction interventions is increasingly advocated for mitigating the risk of opioid overdose and death.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Abbreviated point-of-care OEND training according to the training programme adapted from the Toronto Public Health Prevention Overdose in Toronto (POINT) programme 24 25. The key aspects of this training are:…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%