Capstone2017_Opioid addiction crisis_Laura Mott by Laura Mott https://padlet.com/lmott3/4m1cevglnsjj The nurse's role on opioid addiction en-us 2017-04-07 18:30:44 UTC 2017-05-05 18:45:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Soccerball.png lmott3 https://padlet.com/lmott3/4m1cevglnsjj/wish/165457441 Issue
What is the issue?
  • Opioid overdose happens when injury or death occurs as a result of opioid use in excessive amounts.
Who is affected?
  • Patients, friends, and family members of opioid drug users.
How does the problem occur?
  • Opioids are consumed in the body via:
    • Snorting
    • Injection
    • Swallowing
Where is the issue?
  • Opioid abuse is not only a state-wide crisis in Virginia, but has also been declared a national epidemic. 
When is the issue most prevalent?
  • The opioid crisis has been on the rise for several decades, and is now worse than ever.  
Why is the issue a problem?
  • 91 Americans die every day from opioid abuse (Prescription opioids or heroin) (CDC.gov, 2016)

(Fox News, 2017)
]]> 2017-04-07 18:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmott3/4m1cevglnsjj/wish/165457441 Literature review lmott3 https://padlet.com/lmott3/4m1cevglnsjj/wish/165457513 The opioid abuse and misuse epidemic: (Cobaugh, 2016) Summary
  • Common side effects to common opioid medications 
    • Central Nervous System depression
    • Respiratory system depression
  • How to diagnose and treat opioid toxicity 
  • Legal implications held against opioid prescribers
  • The use of prescription drug monitoring programs and its impact on the opioid crisis.
Opioid abuse- A potential issue for our patients and colleagues: (Doss-Mcquitty, 2016) Summary
  • This article suggests:
    • Possible interventions for opioid addicts
    • Laws and regulation recommendations to combat the opioid crisis
    • educational tools to use with and for opioid addicts.
National and State Treatment Need and Capacity for Opioid Agonist Medication-Assisted Treatment: 
(Jones, 2015) Summary
  • The need for national and state Opioid Agonist Medication-Assisted Treatment (OAM-AT) programs is far greater than the quantity of the programs available. 
  • The capacity of each available program is running on average at 80%. 
  • In some of the states with the greatest need is the greatest lack of opioid abuse medication-assisted treatment programs.

(Covenanthillstreatment.com, 2016)
]]> 2017-04-07 18:33:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lmott3/4m1cevglnsjj/wish/165457513 Analyses lmott3 https://padlet.com/lmott3/4m1cevglnsjj/wish/165457564 Analysis 1 - The Role of the Nurse
  • Education for patient and family
  • Resources for rehabilitation facilities
  • Advocator for the addicted
  • CAM resources
Analysis 2 - The value of the Nurse's involvement
  • Saving lives
  • Education
  • Law amendments to change level of access to opioid antagonists
Analysis 3 - Challenges for the Nurse in fighting he opioid crisis
  • Financial
  • Ethical
  • Social
  • Legal

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  • Continuing education
  • Support legislation
  • Raise a greater awareness in middle and high schools
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  • Pain management
  •  Chemical dependence
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Cobaugh, D. J., Gainor, C., Gaston, C. L., Kwong, T. C., Magnani, B., McPherson, M. L., … Krenzelok, E. P. (2014). The opioid abuse and misuse epidemic: Implications for pharmacists in hospitals and health systems. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 71(18), 1539-1554. doi:10.2146/ajhp140157
Doss-McQuitty, S. (2016). President's message, opioid abuse - a potential issue for our patients and our colleagues. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 43(5), 377-378. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=118640471&site=ehost-live&authtype=uid&user=dm&password=dm13579
Jones, C. M., Campopiano, M., Baldwin, G., & McCance-Katz, E. (2015). National and State Treatment Need and Capacity for Opioid Agonist Medication-Assisted Treatment. American Journal of Public Health, 105(8), e55-e63. doi:10.2105/ajph.2015.302664
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