@article{Alotaibi_Zaitoun_Alotabi_Alhadi_AlShahrani_Almoeed_AlNasser_Bamagous_2022, title={RESEARCH ARTICLE: Assessment of knowledge and awareness regarding opioid overdose and toxicity among a sample of healthcare providers}, volume={22}, url={https://pharmacyeducation.fip.org/pharmacyeducation/article/view/1570}, DOI={10.46542/pe.2022.221.265275}, abstractNote={<p><strong>Background:</strong> Knowledge and attitudes of healthcare providers regarding opioid toxicity are significant concerns.  </p> <p><strong>Objective: </strong>Investigate the knowledge, attitudes, awareness, and comfort level regarding overdosing among a sample of healthcare providers working at the Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region (AFHSR).    </p> <p><strong>Methods: </strong>Anonymous surveys were administered to AFHSR staff to assess attitude, knowledge, comfort level, and fear of consequences using a 5-point scale. Participants were AFHSR primary care physicians/internists, surgeons, physician assistants/advanced practice registered nurses, and pharmacists.    </p> <p><strong>Results: </strong>Healthcare providers demonstrated a lack of knowledge, awareness, and fear of the consequences associated with opioid use, overdose, and the indications and administration of naloxone. This study’s findings indicate that healthcare providers are hesitant to engage in discussions with patients about preventative measures for opioid overdose, with the majority believing that doing so will make no difference in preventing opioid overdose incidence. Additionally, a distinct difference in knowledge and perceptions of opioid abuse and toxicity was found between nurses and physicians. Further, the findings indicate a difference in knowledge and awareness regarding opioid overdose and toxicity between nurses and pharmacists.     </p>}, number={1}, journal={Pharmacy Education}, author={Alotaibi, Fahad Marzouq and Zaitoun, Mohammed Fathullah and Alotabi, Rayid Shabeeb and Alhadi, Mohammed Saeed A. and AlShahrani, Amani Mohammed and Almoeed, Alyah Abdullah and AlNasser, Marzouq Saeed and Bamagous, Ghazi}, year={2022}, month={Apr.}, pages={p. 265–275} }