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Peer Support Workers Feasibility Study

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllUniversity of British Columbia
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Many people with high-risk opioid use visit emergency departments (EDs), facing a high risk of death if they leave before completing care. Peer support workers (Peer) - people with lived experience of substance use - may improve patient comfort, reduce early departures, and potentially lower mortality rates. This study aims to evaluate how a hospital-implemented ED Peer program can enhance patient support, reduce barriers to care, and provide harm-reduction resources in a person-centred and trauma-informed manner. The study will also validate the outcome and obtain preliminary estimates of the benefits of decreasing patients who leave the ED before completing care.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Emergency Department (ED) patient at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) * Age 18 years or older * Identified as using substances * Able to receive or decline peer support services during the ED visit Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years of age * Does not report substance use
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What it tests

  • Peer support service
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Where

1 site
Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, Canada
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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