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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedHorton M, McDonald R, Green TC
A mapping review of take-home naloxone for people released from correctional settings.
The objective of this review is to map research into take-home naloxone (THN) for people released from correctional settings in order to identify further research needs. It concluded that the feasibility of THN in the context of release from a correctional setting has been established, but there is a need for rigorous research into health outcomes and program implementation.
AHRQ-funded; HS024021.
Citation: Horton M, McDonald R, Green TC .
A mapping review of take-home naloxone for people released from correctional settings.
Int J Drug Policy 2017 Aug;46:7-16. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2017.05.015.
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Keywords: Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Medication, Opioids, Substance Abuse, Vulnerable Populations
Carroll JJ, Marshall BDL, Rich JD
Exposure to fentanyl-contaminated heroin and overdose risk among illicit opioid users in Rhode Island: a mixed methods study.
This study describes patterns and perceptions of fentanyl exposure among opioid users in Rhode Island. It concluded that among illicit opioid users in Rhode Island, known or suspected fentanyl exposure is common, yet demand for fentanyl is low. Fentanyl-contaminated drugs are generating user interest in effective risk mitigation strategies, including treatment.
AHRQ-funded; HS024021.
Citation: Carroll JJ, Marshall BDL, Rich JD .
Exposure to fentanyl-contaminated heroin and overdose risk among illicit opioid users in Rhode Island: a mixed methods study.
Int J Drug Policy 2017 Aug;46:136-45. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2017.05.023.
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Keywords: Opioids, Substance Abuse, Medication, Adverse Drug Events (ADE)
Waljee JF, Cron DC, Steiger RM
Effect of preoperative opioid exposure on healthcare utilization and expenditures following elective abdominal surgery.
The researchers examined the extent to which preoperative opioid use is correlated with healthcare utilization and costs following elective surgical procedures. They found that compared with non-users, patients using opioids preoperatively were more likely to have a longer hospital stay and were more likely to be discharged to a rehabilitation facility , adjusting for covariates.
AHRQ-funded; HS023313.
Citation: Waljee JF, Cron DC, Steiger RM .
Effect of preoperative opioid exposure on healthcare utilization and expenditures following elective abdominal surgery.
Ann Surg 2017 Apr;265(4):715-21. doi: 10.1097/sla.0000000000002117.
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Keywords: Opioids, Surgery, Healthcare Delivery, Healthcare Costs, Adverse Drug Events (ADE)
McDonald EM, Kennedy-Hendricks A, McGinty EE
Safe storage of opioid pain relievers among adults living in households with children.
The researchers sought to describe safe storage practices and beliefs among adults who have used a prescription opioid pain reliever (OPR) in the past year; to compare practices and beliefs among those living with younger (<7 years) versus older children (7-17 years). They concluded that OPRs are stored unsafely in many households with children.
AHRQ-funded; HS000029.
Citation: McDonald EM, Kennedy-Hendricks A, McGinty EE .
Safe storage of opioid pain relievers among adults living in households with children.
Pediatrics 2017 Mar;139(3). doi: 10.1542/peds.2016-2161.
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Keywords: Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Children/Adolescents, Medication: Safety, Medication, Opioids