Barriers and motivational factors for engaging in novel opioid and medication disposal-related services in community pharmacies

Summary/Excerpts

The findings underscore the applicability of the TPB in understanding pharmacy engagement in opioid abatement programs. Despite facing barriers such as financial considerations and time constraints, the overall positive attitudes towards the programs indicate a strong motivation to contribute to public health efforts. Addressing identified barriers and leveraging motivators could enhance participation, potentially mitigating the opioid crisis. Future research should incorporate patient perspectives to fully understand the impact and effectiveness of pharmacy-led interventions, such as naloxone dispensing and disposal solutions, in opioid misuse prevention.

Key Statistics

Stigma around providing naloxone does exist, but many personnel overcome these , so long as they perceive their behavioral control to do so and they believe that peers and other important referents share similar beliefs

Citation

Barnett MJ, Clubbs B, Woodyard A, Wasem V, Prinze J, Tirupasur A, Hosseini S, Kim M, Gallardo F, Polich N, Desselle S. Barriers and motivational factors for engaging in novel opioid and medication disposal-related services in community pharmacies. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2024 Aug;20(8):713-722. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2024.03.011. Epub 2024 Apr 4. PMID: 38719767.

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