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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Wound Care

Background:

  • People who inject drugs (PWID) face elevated risks for wounds and skin/soft tissue infections.
  • Syringe exchange programs are key access points for healthcare interventions for PWID.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of wound-related complaints among PWID.
  • To evaluate the impact of a structured wound care program on clinical encounters.

Main Methods:

  • A collaborative medical clinic was established at a Chicago syringe exchange program.
  • Data on patient encounters were collected from October 2018 to August 2019.
  • A wound care program was implemented to enhance clinician expertise.

Main Results:

  • Wound complaints constituted 24% of all patient encounters during the study period.
  • The implemented wound care program aimed to improve clinician competence in managing these issues.

Conclusions:

  • Wound care is a significant issue among people who inject drugs.
  • Integrated healthcare services, including specialized wound care, are crucial within syringe exchange programs.