Increasing client engagement in people who inject drugs: Implementing best-practice for syringe service programs
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Tasha Turner-Bicknell, DNP, RN, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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In light of the growing opioid epidemic and increased incidence and prevalence of HIV and Hepatitis C, national public health efforts engaging high-risk populations are crucial. People who inject drugs (PWID) are often disenfranchised from the healthcare system. Public health efforts to impact this population should focus on increasing engagement.
30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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| Keywords | Evidence-based Practice; Increasing Client Engagement; Interventions for People who Inject Drugs |
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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