Experiences of patients at high risk of opioid overdose accessing emergency department and behavioral health interventions: a qualitative analysis in an urban emergency department

• Main Authors: Alexandra B. Collins (Author), Janette Baird (Author), Evelyn Nimaja (Author), Yokabed Ashenafi (Author), Melissa A. Clark (Author), Francesca L. Beaudoin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Emergency Departments (EDs) have become critical 'touchpoints' for the identification and early engagement of patients at risk of overdose or who have an opioid use disorder (OUD). Our objectives were to examine patients' ED experiences, identify barriers and facil...