Implementation Challenges and Recommendations for Employing Peer Support Workers in Emergency Departments to Support Patients Presenting after an Opioid-Related Overdose

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ID15464259
AutoresAnnette S Crisanti (0000-0001-5272-8472, University of New Mexico, autor correspondente), Jennifer Earheart (University of New Mexico), Megan Deissinger (New Mexico Department of Health), Kathryn Lowerre (0000-0002-5952-3995, New Mexico Department of Health), Julie G Salvador (0000-0002-4594-9899, University of New Mexico)
Ano2022
Volume19
Fascículo9
Páginas5276-5276
Data de publicação2022-04-26
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
EditoraMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph19095276
PMID35564670
OpenAlexW4225007618
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas6
Referências citadas39

The placement of a peer support workers (PSWs) in emergency departments (ED) is a promising practice for supporting persons with opioid use disorder who are presenting with an overdose or related medical condition. However, this practice is underutilized. The objective of this study was to identify the challenges of employing PSWs in the ED and provide a checklist to increase the likelihood of their successful integration and retention in this environment. Qualitative methods were used to collect data from nineteen key stakeholders who worked in hospital settings. Using a social-ecological model, themes were identified at the system, hospital, and individual levels. To support integration of PSWs and buy in for the ED team, our findings indicate a need for a planning phase that includes collaboration between leadership, ED staff, and PSWs. Specifically, planning should address four areas: (1) hiring a PSW that is a good fit for the fast-paced ED setting, (2) education of ED staff on the value and role of PSWs, (3) establishing workflow protocols, and (4) providing PSWs with training and appropriate supervision

Checklist · Emergency department · Medical education · Medical emergency · Opioid · Opioid overdose · Workflow · Computer Science · Medicine · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Nursing · Opioid Use Disorder Treatment · Psychology · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes