Peer Support Workers Feasibility Study
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 3,181 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia · Other
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About This Trial
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…
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Eligibility Criteria
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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