Bina Ali, Steve Shamblen, William Scarbrough, Katharine Atwood, Ua-Aree Sangpukdee, Elise Andrews, Jan Markowitz, Amanda Wensel
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers are on the frontlines of the opioid response. This study explored the EMS training needs in Baltimore County, Maryland. An online survey conducted between January-June 2021 assessed knowledge, attitudes, awareness, and self-efficacy to use opioid overdose prevention strategies; burnout, compassion fatigue, stress, and wellness; and training needs among EMS providers (N = 256). Participants reported positive attitudes toward the use of opioid treatment guidelines and confidence in their ability to use the guidelines...
December 2023: Evaluation and Program Planning