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Changing undergraduate nursing students' perceptions of opioid use disorder and harm reduction: A brief qualitative report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: A harm reduction approach to opioid use disorder (OUD) and overdose prevention is effective in reducing risk of overdose. The purpose of this study was to evaluate nursing students' perceptions of OUD and harm reduction following participation in an opioid overdose prevention workshop. METHODS: We conducted focus groups with undergraduate nursing students who participated in an opioid overdose prevention workshop. FINDINGS: Themes elicited included improvement in stigma and perceptions of individuals with OUD, usefulness of harm reduction as an evidence-based intervention, and recognition of contributing factors to OUD. CONCLUSIONS: Nursing faculty should be cognizant of including content on OUD and harm reduction into curricula.

Source: Archives of Psychiatric Nursing

DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2025.152035

Authors: Brayden Kameg, Madeline Lepore, Vincent Wood, Tanner Herb, Emily Matthews, Ann Mitchell

Institution: University of Pittsburgh

Language: English

Topic: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,600