The Detection of Opioid Misuse and Heroin Use From Paramedic Response Documentation: Machine Learning for Improved Surveillance

• Main Authors: Prieto, José Tomás (Author), Scott, Kenneth (Author), McEwen, Dean (Author), Podewils, Laura J (Author), Al-Tayyib, Alia (Author), Robinson, James (Author), Edwards, David (Author), Foldy, Seth (Author), Shlay, Judith C (Author), Davidson, Arthur J (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundTimely, precise, and localized surveillance of nonfatal events is needed to improve response and prevention of opioid-related problems in an evolving opioid crisis in the United States. Records of naloxone administration found in prehospital emergency medical services (EMS) data have helpe...