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Abstract
Background: Due to the increased drug-related harms that Canada is facing, a stronger emphasis has been placed on harm reduction strategies, such as supervised consumption sites (SCSs).
There is a lack of literature on emergency department (ED) registered nurses’ (RNs’) perceptions of SCSs and substance use disorders (SUDs), especially in small- to mid-sized Canadian cities.
Objective: This descriptive study aimed to determine ED RNs’ perceptions of SUDs and SCSs.
Methods: A 27-question survey was sent to RNs currently working in EDs in Southwestern Ontario using an online Qualtrics® link. The research explored ED RNs’ perceptions of SCSs and SUDs.
Results: Quantitative results indicated that ED RNs (n = 146) were empathetic toward drug use and SUDs, but felt neutral towars SCSs. They indicated positive impacts and potential concerns of SCS implementation. However, despite their apprehensions, most ED RNs reported that they would still refer their patients to such sites if one was available.
Discussion: The findings from this study provided recent data on ED RNs’ perceptions of SUD and SCSs in small to mid-sized Canadian cities. It also identified services that SCSs and their EDs should offer from an ED RN perception.
Conclusion: This multi-site research offers an opportunity to compare perceptions from other disciplines, share new knowledge, and improve patient care and safety. Recommendations include a harm reduction referral partnership between the ED and community partners. It is essential to practice reflexively, decrease the influence of stereotypes and stigma-based decisions and care, and encourage legislation that supports ethical policies and procedures that increase the use and access to SCSs.
Keywords:
- harm reduction,
- emergency department,
- emergency nurses,
- supervised consumption sites,
- substance use disorder
Résumé
Contexte : Face à l’augmentation des méfaits liés à la consommation de drogues au Canada, l’accent a été mis sur les stratégies de réduction des méfaits telles que les sites de consommation supervisée (SCS).
La documentation sur la perception du personnel infirmier autorisé (IA) des services d’urgence à l’égard des sites de consommation supervisée et des troubles liés à l’utilisation de substances (TUS) est insuffisante, en particulier dans les villes canadiennes de petite et de moyenne taille.
Objectif : La présente étude descriptive visait à déterminer les perceptions des IA des urgences sur les TUS et les SCS.
Méthodes : Une enquête comportant 27 questions a été diffusée auprès des IA travaillant actuellement dans les services d’urgence du sud-ouest de l’Ontario par le biais d’un lien en ligne Qualtrics®. La recherche a examiné les perceptions des IA des urgences sur les SCS et les TUS.
Résultats : Les résultats quantitatifs révèlent que les IA des urgences (n = 146) font preuve d’empathie à l’égard de la consommation de drogues et des TUS, mais se montrent neutres envers les SCS. Ils ont fait état des effets positifs et des préoccupations potentielles de la mise en oeuvre des SCS. Malgré leurs appréhensions, la plupart des IA des urgences ont indiqué le cas échéant leur volonté d’orienter leurs patients vers de tels sites si ceux-ci étaient à disposition.
Discussion : Les résultats de la présente étude ont fourni des données récentes sur les perceptions des IA des services d’urgence à l’égard des TUS et des SCS dans les villes canadiennes de petite et de moyenne taille. Elle a également permis de déterminer les services que les SCS et leurs services d’urgence devraient offrir du point de vue de l’IA du service d’urgence.
Conclusion : Cette étude à sites multiples offre la possibilité de comparer les perceptions d’autres disciplines, de partager de nouvelles connaissances et d’améliorer les soins et la sécurité des patients. Parmi les recommandations, un partenariat d’orientation vers la réduction des risques entre les services d’urgence et les partenaires communautaires. Il est essentiel de pratiquer de manière réfléchie, de réduire l’influence des stéréotypes et des décisions et soins fondés sur la stigmatisation, et d’encourager la mise en place d’une législation soutenant les politiques et procédures éthiques qui augmentent l’utilisation et l’accès aux SCS.
Mots-clés :
- Réduction des méfaits,
- service des urgences,
- personnel infirmier des urgences,
- sites de consommation supervisée,
- troubles liés à l’utilisation de substances
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