articleBMJJan 30, 2013HYBRID OA

Opioid overdose rates and implementation of overdose education and nasal naloxone distribution in Massachusetts: interrupted time series analysis

AYAlexander Y. WalleyZXZiming XuanHHHolly HackmanEQE. QuinnMDMaya Doe-Simkins

Massachusetts Department of Public Health · Boston University · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Objective

To evaluate the impact of state supported overdose education and nasal naloxone distribution (OEND) programs on rates of opioid related death from overdose and acute care utilization in Massachusetts.

Design

Interrupted time series analysis of opioid related overdose death and acute care utilization rates from 2002 to 2009 comparing community-year strata with high and low rates of OEND implementation to those with no implementation.

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Topics & keywords

Topics
Keywords
  • Opioid overdose
  • (+)-Naloxone
  • Medicine
  • Drug overdose
  • Emergency medicine
  • Population
  • Emergency department
  • Poison control
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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