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An Initial Evaluation of Web-Based Opioid Overdose Education
Stephanie S Roe1, Caleb J Banta-Green2
1a Social Development Research Group , University of Washington , Seattle , Washington , USA.
Substance Use & Misuse
|December 29, 2015
Summary
A web-based tool effectively educated individuals on opioid overdose recognition and response. However, knowledge of the Good Samaritan overdose law needs improvement, suggesting platform enhancements for broader public health impact.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Medical Education
- Digital Health
Background:
- Fatal opioid overdose remains a critical public health issue in the U.S.
- Expanding overdose response education is key to reducing fatalities.
- This study evaluated a web-based overdose education tool's effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine participant responses to a web-based overdose education tool.
- To compare demographics, knowledge, and planned behaviors of users with professional versus personal interest.
- To assess the tool's efficacy in improving knowledge of overdose recognition, response, and relevant laws.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 422 anonymous surveys from www.stopoverdose.org.
- Assessment of participant demographics and knowledge of opioid overdose recognition, response, and Washington's Good Samaritan overdose law.
- Comparison of characteristics, knowledge, and planned behaviors between professional and personal interest groups.
Main Results:
- High average scores (16.2/18) for overdose recognition and response knowledge.
- Lower scores (1.5/2) for knowledge of the Good Samaritan overdose law.
- Professionally interested respondents were older, had prior education, but were less likely to know at-risk individuals or plan naloxone acquisition.
Conclusions:
- Online overdose education tools show promise for improving basic knowledge.
- High general knowledge scores suggest effectiveness for both professional and personal interest groups.
- The tool may require modifications to better convey information about overdose laws.
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