Testing Interventions to Address Bias About Patients with Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department

Reducing nurse bias about patients with opioid use disorder in the emergency department is critical for providing nonjudgmental care, enhancing patient outcomes, supporting effective communication, and promoting a holistic approach to care. Emergency nurses can make a positive impact on the lives of individuals diagnosed as having opioid use disorder by providing care that is free from stigma and discrimination.

Source: Journal of Emergency Nursing: JEN - November 8, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Kylie Yearwood, Elyssa Wood, Lindsay Schoem, Diane Swengros, Danielle Desilvis-Sapsford, Kenya Jenkins, April Brown, Debra Stanger, Lauren Schwindt, Amanda Golino, Shannon Lyons, Audra L. Gollenberg Tags: Research Source Type: research