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Overdoselifesavers.org: a mixed-method evaluation of a public information website on experiences of overdose and using take-home naloxone to save lives

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العنوان: Overdoselifesavers.org: a mixed-method evaluation of a public information website on experiences of overdose and using take-home naloxone to save lives
المؤلفون: Adrian Farrugia (9478532), C Treloar (10158131), Suzanne Fraser (9487790)
سنة النشر: 2021
المجموعة: Smithsonian Institution: Digital Repository
مصطلحات موضوعية: Uncategorized, Substance Abuse, naloxone, overdose, take-home naloxone, website, Evaluation, stigma
الوصف: © 2021 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Aims: Overdoselifesavers.org was created as part of a larger Australian research project investigating impediments to take-home naloxone uptake. The aim of the project was to create a resource to enhance public and professional understandings of take-home naloxone and to counter stigmatising misconceptions about overdose. This article presents the findings of a mixed-method evaluation of Overdoselifesavers.org that assesses its success in achieving these goals. Methods: Following an established approach, three data sources were analysed: (1) the reach of the website (website analytics); (2) website audience response (evaluation survey); and (3) other indicators of use and impact (including social media referrals and organisational links). Findings: In the 10-week evaluation period, Overdoselifesavers.org had 1769 unique visitors. Responses to the survey praised the website as a means of challenging stereotypes and supporting take-home naloxone uptake. Twenty-two organisations had linked to the website and 324 social media referrals were recorded. Conclusions: These data indicate that Overdoselifesavers.org has begun connecting with audiences and enhancing knowledge about and support for take-home naloxone. Continually building engagement and use of the website outside the alcohol and other drug sector warrants ongoing attention. Further research on developing suitable evaluation methods for novel initiatives such as research-based public websites is needed.
نوع الوثيقة: article in journal/newspaper
اللغة: unknown
Relation: https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Overdoselifesavers_org_a_mixed-method_evaluation_of_a_public_information_website_on_experiences_of_overdose_and_using_take-home_naloxone_to_save_lives/14050361
DOI: 10.26181/6041c34f56368
الاتاحة: https://doi.org/10.26181/6041c34f56368
Rights: CC BY-NC 4.0
رقم الانضمام: edsbas.B3A4006C
قاعدة البيانات: BASE