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Feb, 2025;35 (1): 541-553.

Integrating Training in Opioid Overdose Response in Medical Schools' Curricula: A Systematic Review.

Elliott Drake, Samuel Patha, Kirra Rivera, Richard A Jimenez, Antonella Lozano, Kyle Johnson, Brogan Crockett, Isain Zapata, Melissa Henderson, Qing Zhong
Author Information
  1. Elliott Drake: Department of Biomedical Science, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ivins, UT 84738 USA.
  2. Samuel Patha: Department of Biomedical Science, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ivins, UT 84738 USA. ORCID
  3. Kirra Rivera: Department of Biomedical Science, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ivins, UT 84738 USA.
  4. Richard A Jimenez: Fire Science Program, Blinn College District- RELLIS Campus, Bryan, TX 77807 USA.
  5. Antonella Lozano: Department of Biomedical Science, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ivins, UT 84738 USA.
  6. Kyle Johnson: Department of Biomedical Science, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ivins, UT 84738 USA.
  7. Brogan Crockett: Department of Biomedical Science, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ivins, UT 84738 USA. ORCID
  8. Isain Zapata: Department of Biomedical Science, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Englewood, CO 80112 USA. ORCID
  9. Melissa Henderson: Department of Biomedical Science, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ivins, UT 84738 USA. ORCID
  10. Qing Zhong: Department of Biomedical Science, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ivins, UT 84738 USA. ORCID
PMID: 40144095 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-024-02201-x

Abstract

The global opioid epidemic remains a critical public health challenge, highlighting the urgent need to equip medical students with the skills and adequate attitudes to manage opioid overdose effectively. A literature search identified 24 articles in 18 medical schools with training programs for opioid overdose response. Those training programs varied in format, with some including practical sessions and others not. The most common assessment tools were pre-surveys and post-surveys which evaluated objective knowledge about and subjective attitudes toward opioid overdose. The findings indicate that those trainings, whether conducted in person or online and being elective or mandatory, significantly enhanced medical students' knowledge and self-reported competency in managing opioid overdoses. Further, some studies reported a reduction in the stigma associated with opioid use disorder.
Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40670-024-02201-x.

Keywords

Assessment Medical Schools Medical Students Naloxone Opioid Overdose Prevention Opioid Overdose Response Opioid Overdose Reversal Opioid Use Disorder Stigma Substance Use Disorder

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