IntNSA 2024 Conference Survey

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For the following questions, please rate the quality as follows:
- Excellent/Strongly Agree - 4
- Poor/Strongly Disagree - 1

On the whole, the conference was...

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How would you rate the following aspects of this conference?

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How would you rate the meal functions at conference?

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Wednesday Breakfast
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Conference Presentations

Tuesday
For the following questions, please select the sessions you viewed, state whether the objectives were met, and rate the quality of the presenter(s).

Rating Scale:
- Excellent/Strongly Agree - 4
- Poor/Strongly Disagree - 1
Sessions are listed in order of presentation, for a list of presentations with date/times, see the program.
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Opening Keynote: Making Change Happen: Leadership, Advocacy and Activism in Action*

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Ernest J. Grant was an effective speaker for this presentation
Discuss inequalities in the Nursing profession
Review opportunities available to nurses that allows them to become “agents of change"

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47. Identifying barriers for RNs returning to work after substance use disorder treatment*

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Jordan Ferris was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Identify the key psychological, social, and professional barriers that hinder successful return to work for nurses with substance use disorders.
Describe strategies and interventions aimed at addressing barriers to facilitate a smoother transition back to nursing practice.
Formulate recommendations for healthcare institutions to improve reintegration of nurses with substance use disorders into the workplace.

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57. Elevating the voices of People Who Use Drugs: Implications for nurse leaders and researchers*

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Amanda Fallin-Bennett was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Describe at least two benefits of involving people who use drugs at all stages of the research process.
Describe the process of creating a community advisory board made up of people who use drugs.

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12. Mapping Key Components of Substance Use Disorder Stigma Awareness/Reduction Education: A Scoping Review*

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Erin Kitt-Lewis was an effective speaker for this presentation.
To understand the depth and breadth of current literature surrounding substance use disorder stigma awareness/reduction education.
To list three potential strategies to advance evidence-based stigma awareness/reduction education.

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41. Initiating an Addictions Nursing Course for Hospital-based Nurses*

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Todd Harvey was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Describe the role of acute care providers in addressing addictio.
Describe the learning needs related to addiction of hospital-based nurses.
Understand the impact of an addictions nursing course on hospital-based nurses’ role security in caring for patients with addiction.
Understand the impact of an addictions nursing course on hospital-based nurses’ commitment to patients with addiction.

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9. Customizing a digital support intervention for mothering women with substance use disorders*

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Phyllis Raynor was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Describe the purpose and potential benefit of leveraging digital technology to support social connectedness for pregnant and early parenting women seeking recovery from harmful substance use.
Discuss the benefits of using a community based participatory approach to identify parenting and recovery needs of pregnant and early parenting women seeking recovery.
Discuss the customization of a digital application to address the missing supports identified by pregnant and early parenting women seeking recovery from harmful substance use.

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75. “You do more difficult things than this:” A national study of nurse practitioner buprenorphine prescribing*

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Chandra Speight was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Understand changes in buprenorphine prescribing legislatio.
Differentiate characteristics of providers who prescribe buprenorphine versus those who do not.
Appraise the role of state legislation in propensity to prescribe.

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38. Brief Intervention protocol by telephone delivered by nurses to patients with risk or harmful alcohol use in primary health care: a feasibility trial*

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Divane de Vargas was an effective speaker for this presentation.
To know how the protocol of Brief Intervention by telephone delivered by nurses was developed.
To know if the protocol was considered feasible to participants and nurses.

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63. Nurse scientists partner with peers to create and evaluate a low barrier intervention to promote reproductive well-being for the recovery community*

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Jeremy Byard was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Learners will be able to describe three benefits to accessing reproductive health services for people in recovery and people who use drugs.
Learners will be able to describe three barriers to accessing reproductive health services for people in recovery/people who use drugs.
Learners will be able to identify three benefits of partnerships between nurse researchers and people with lived experience.

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21. “Breaking Down the Walls of Stigma”: Partnering with the Recovery Community to Bring Authenticity and Lived Experience to Addictions-Focused Simulations in Nurse Practitioner Education*

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Kathleen Schachman was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Demonstrate how the integration of recovery community members as “actors” in addiction-focused simulations can authentically replicate real-life scenarios and challenge prevailing stereotypes and prejudices associated with addiction care.
Explore how the exposure to recovery community members’ narratives can equip nurse practitioners with enhanced communication skills, empathetic patient interactions, and a more holistic approach to addiction care.
Gain insights of individuals in long-term recovery into how involvement in nursing education simulations has influenced their own recovery journeys and perceptions of healthcare providers, including potential reciprocal benefits of their engagement.
Understand how the perspectives of NP students and individuals in long-term recovery can inform future collaborative educational endeavors that bridge the recovery community and nursing education.

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32. “I just want my children to be okay”: Promoting sustained recovery in parents with opioid use disorders.*

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Angela Nash was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Recognize the primary concerns and support needs of parents in treatment for OUD.
Apply that knowledge to improve care planning that supports optimal recovery and resilience for affected parents and children.

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53. A Call for Change in Treatment: Complicated grief disorder (CGD) for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD).*

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Ruthanne Palumbo was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Discuss gaps in practice with the current grief models for persons with SUD and co-occurring grief.
Identify evidence-based grief-support strategies for persons with SUD and co-occurring grief.

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67. Opioid Overdose Prevention and Improving patient care for PWUD: A Curricular Strategy.*

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Meredith Kerr was an effective speaker for this presentation.
The learner will be able to identify concrete strategies to improve nursing care for PWUD through curricular supplementation in prelicensure nursing programs.
The learner will be able to demonstrate understanding of pre-licensure nursing student attitudes and perceived barriers towards providing care for PWUD.
The learner will be able to discuss evidence for enhanced pre-licensure nursing curriculum relating to nursing care for people who use drugs.

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Wednesday, Feb 28
For the following questions, please select the sessions you viewed, state whether the objectives were met, and rate the quality of the presenter(s).

Rating Scale:

Excellent/Strongly Agree - 4
Poor/Strongly Disagree - 1
Sessions are listed in order of presentation, for a list of presentations with date/times, see the program.
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Keynote Address: Developing the Global Workforce in Addiction Studies*

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Kevin P. Mulvey was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Develop an understand the Goals and Objectives of the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR).
Understand international efforts in both pre-service and in-services activities taking place to build and improve the global workforce.

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23. Project ECHO Resonates in Building Confidence and Competence in Addictions Nursing*

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Kathleen Schachman was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Understand the perceptions of psychiatric NP students who engaged in an addictions-focused Project ECHO, assessing the program’s impact on their confidence, knowledge, and skills in delivering effective addiction care.
Apply thematic analysis techniques to identify recurring themes within self-reflection papers composed by NP students following their participation in an addictions-focused Project ECHO.
Propose recommendations for enhancing nurse practitioner education through the incorporation of successful features from Project ECHO and similar tele-mentoring initiatives, ensuring better preparedness of students to address addiction-related health challenges post-graduation.

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22. Opioid Use Disorder Community Outreach: Reducing Stigma and Building Community Access to Narcan*

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Paige Pickerl was an effective moderator for this presentation.
Examine how building education and OUD literacy in local communities will increase awareness of life saving interventions, and harm reduction, while decreasing stigma and misperceptions.
To review community knowledge of Narcan/Naloxone comfortability with use in an emergency situation, as well as accessibility of Narcan from local community partners.
Discuss the required partnerships necessary in order to build a successful community outreach initiative in the health sphere.

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31. HRV Biofeedback for substance use disorders and behavioral addictions*

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Lakshmi Nair was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Understand basic concepts HRV and HRV Biofeedback.
Understand evidence for HRV as a biomarker for substance abuse,
Understand current evidence for HRV Biofeedback for substance use disorder.
Apply basic skills of resonance breathing in clinical practice.

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1. A Nurse Led Approach to Reduce Opioid Overdose Death in the United States*

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Marissa Abram was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Provide a roadmap for nurse scientists for the conceptualization and development of nurse led interventions to reduce health inequities

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62. Outcomes of a Four-Year Team-Based Interprofessional Behavioral Heath Workforce Training Program*

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Yu-Ping Chang was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Describe the implementation of a team-based inter-professional behavioral health training program designed for graduate students from different disciplines.
Discuss graduate students’ learning outcomes of a behavioral health training program.

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17. Cannabidiol: A case presentation on the shortcomings in clinical application*

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Jason Gregg was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Discuss evidence-based benefits in the use of CBD products.
Identify shortcomings in formulations including inaccurate labeling and dose variability across products.
Identify clinical practice strategies directed at the proper use of CBD products across patient populations.

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29. Race as a Predictor for Substance Use Disorders ‘Relapse Potential’ in the Rural South of the US.*

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Serge WANDJI was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Characterize differences on “Treatment Acceptance’ and ‘Relapse Potential’ by Race and Gender in the Rural South.
Determine Factors Associated with ‘Treatment Acceptance’ and ‘Relapse Potential’ in the Rural South.

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64. Title:Champion Peer linkage model to improve equity, access, and uptake of reproductive healthcare for People who Use Drugs: A Nursing and recovery community pilot study*

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Hartley Feld was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Describe barriers and barrier reduction approaches to seeking and linking PWUD to reproductive and perinatal healthcare.
Recognize the intersection of Recovery Capital, Harm Reduction and Reproductive Well-being and how to apply these to your nursing practice.
Explain the importance of nurses partnering with the recovery community to improve access and equity in healthcare.

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16. Gabapentin abuse: A case presentation on how to manage this growing concern*

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Jason Gregg was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Describe common causes of gabapentin misuse.
Discuss current federal versus state regulations in the prescribing of gabapentin.
Identify common side effects and adverse outcomes in the use of gabapentin particularly with opioids.
Identify close monitoring practices and other clinical practice strategies directed at reducing the risk of gabapentin misuse.

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Co-Occurring Disorders Panel (Part 1)*

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Dana was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Discuss the prevalence of co-occurring disorders; substance use disorders and mental health disorders.
Discuss the current evidence and research gaps for treatment in co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and discuss lessons learned from COVID that can be translated to long-standing policy change to support integrated care.
Discuss the current treatment modalities for Co-occurring disorders.

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66. Inter-professional Training for Opioid Workforce for High Need and High Demand Areas*

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Yu-Ping Chang was an effective speaker for this presentation.
To describe the development and implementation of an interdisciplinary opioid-focused training program for graduate students during COIVD-19.
To discuss the learning outcomes of the OUD-focused training program.

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19. Understanding Mothers’ experiences of caring for and about an adult child with substance use disorder: A phenomenological study*

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Kathleen Elliott was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Describe major challenges faced by mothers of adult child with SUD.
Identify three interventions that may assist a mother to reduce stress and suffering.
Name two biases that impede a mother’s strength to advocate for her child.

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Co-Occurring Disorders Panel (Part 2)*

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Dana was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Discuss the prevalence of co-occurring disorders; substance use disorders and mental health disorders.
Discuss the current evidence and research gaps for treatment in co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and discuss lessons learned from COVID that can be translated to long-standing policy change to support integrated care.
Discuss the current treatment modalities for Co-occurring disorders.

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71. Optimizing a Brief intervention delivery: A new proposal to PHC*

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Erika Gisseth León Ramírez was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Learn more about other formats to delivery a brief intervention.
Discuss a effectiveness of a brief intervention by telephone in a FAES model.

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56. Implementation and Expansion of an OTP-Based Hepatitis C Treatment Program*

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Jennifer Hatton was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Explain the importance of providing linkage to HCV treatment among persons who inject drugs (PWID), particularly in the OTP setting.
Identify at least 3 potential barriers to HCV treatment among PWID.
Identify at least 1 way that the HCV treatment program at the UHS MAT Clinic is addressing each of these potential barriers to HCV treatment among PWID.

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70. Kratom Exposure During the Perinatal Period*

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Mary Ellen Wright was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Describe the history of Kratom use, the availability of Kratom and formulations that are available.
Describe the active ingredients of Kratom and actions of the alkaloids in relation to the types of Kratom available.
Describe typical use patterns of Kratom.
Describe effects on mothers and infants from perinatal exposure based on presenters research.
Describe toxicology for Kratom using umbilical cord tissue, based on presenter’s original research.
Participants will formulate history taking strategies to encourage disclosure of substance use of legal pyschoactive substances.

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43. Leveraging Opioid Use Disorder Nurse Care Mangers to expedite HCV Treatment*

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Addy Adwell was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Explain HCV elimination goals and the importance of treating/curing PWUD.
Describe an example of a successful multidisciplinary collaborative care model using OBOT NCM to expedite screening and HCV treatment.

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48. Climate Change and its influence on Addictions: Uncovering Relationships. Pathways and the role of Nursing*

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Devon Noonan was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Describe the relationship between climate change and addictions and commonly occurring mental health issues.
Discuss the probable pathways that climate change is related to addictions across the spectrum of addictive substances from an empirical and clinical perspective.
Describe the role of the addictions nurse in addressing climate change with a focus on education, practice, research and policy.

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Please rate your overall experience of the poster sessions*

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Layout of the poster session area.
As a whole, the posters were clear/concise.
Overall, the poster session is a net positive for conference.

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Thursday, Feb 29
For the following questions, please select the sessions you viewed, state whether the objectives were met, and rate the quality of the presenter(s).

Rating Scale:

Excellent/Strongly Agree - 4
Poor/Strongly Disagree - 1
Sessions are listed in order of presentation, for a list of presentations with date/times, see the program.
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Morning Keynote: Notes from ASAM: Advocacy and Clinical Considerations*

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Stephen M. Taylor was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Discuss collaboration between ASAM and IntNSA in advocacy for patients with SUD.
Discuss the state of progress in advancing MOTAA and other efforts to modernize the treatment of patients with OUD using methadone.
Discuss some of the issues raised in patients who present after using high-potency synthetic opioids (HPSOs) and other additives and contaminants.
Discuss the recent ASAM-AAAP Clinical Considerations for treating patients with Stimulant Use Disorder.

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49. Integrated Nurse-Led, Peer-Facilitated Diabetes Prevention Program Among Clients Receiving Treatment for Substance Use Disorders in North-Central Nigeria*

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Oluremi Adejumo was an effective speaker for this presentation.
State the relationship between Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM).
Recognize the practice gaps existing in preventing T2DM in substance-using populations.
Develop knowledge and skills to integrate effective evidence-based diabetes prevention programs among clients receiving healthcare services for substance use disorders.
Identify at least three common implementation barriers and facilitators in translating evidence-based diabetes prevention research into practice.

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65. Harm Reduction, HIV, and Hepatitis C: Improving Linkage to Care and Patient Outcomes*

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Sean Owen was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Recognize the increased risks for HIV infection in people who use drugs (PWUD).
Recognize the increased risks for hepatitis C infection in people who use drugs (PWUD).
Identify common challenges in treating PWUD for hepatitis C and/or HIV infection.
Describe the impact that social determinants of health have on providing HIV and hepatitis C care to PWUD.
Examine harm reduction interventions to improve access to care for PWUD and improve patient outcomes.

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Publishing Basics (Part 1)*

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Ann M. Mitchell was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Identify main reasons for publishing your work.
Explore steps to publishing your manuscript including authorship.
Discuss approaches to revising your manuscript.
Examine ways to avoid/address rejection.

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28. Understanding the Surge in Public Drug Consumption: Exploring Preferences, Risks, and Nursing Harm Reduction Strategies among People with Unsecured Housing using Drugs in Public*

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Miriam Woo was an effective speaker for this presentation.
RRecognize patterns of public drug consumption among people with unsecure housing using drugs in public.
Understand the reasoning behind their choice of drug consumption locations.
Explore harm reduction strategies and client-centered interventions that nurses can implement.

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Publishing Basics (Part 2)*

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Ann M. Mitchell was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Identify main reasons for publishing your work.
Explore steps to publishing your manuscript including authorship.
Discuss approaches to revising your manuscript.
Examine ways to avoid/address rejection.

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27. Exploring the Scope of Practice of Peer Support Workers in Addiction and Mental Health; Sam Perry*

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Sam Perry was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Clearly define the scope of practice of Peer Support Workers (PSWs) so that PSWs can be empowered to provide the best care for service users, within their role.
Educate nurses on the role and scope of practice for PSWs, so that nurses can better collaborate with PSWs role in the addictions and mental health settings.
Outline the challenges to PSWs working at full scope of practice, with recommendations for nursing interventions.

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39. Nurse Driven Patient Safety Initiatives during Introduction of Maternal Substance Use Disorder Program on Women’s Health Unit*

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Alessia Tozzi was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Apply patient safety practices using error prevention and safety behavior tools to escalate concerns to the multidisciplinary team.
Promote shared governance in decision making to support introduction of the Maternal Substance Use Disorder Program.
Implement nurse-driven initiatives to support educational goals needed for program initiation.
Discuss infrastructure adjustments necessary for program introduction for supporting Maternal Substance Use Disorder

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52. Culturally Responsive Treatment Practices in Serving Indigenous Populations*

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laVonne Fox was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Attendees will broadly describe the interplay of historical, epigenetic, psychological and environmental factors associated with substance abuse for Indigenous populations.
Attendees will identify at least two treatment programs that are culturally responsive for Indigenous populations.
Administrators, health care practitioners, educators, and peer specialists will identify at least 3 of the 16 suggestions provided that are proposed guides to serving Indigenous populations.

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73. Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Education in the Emergency Department*

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Mahfuz Mohammed Haddad was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Participants will identify at-risk patients for alcohol misuse or those currently misusing alcohol.
Training participants will identify the appropriate interventions to utilize based on usage of the Cage screening tool.
Participants will be able to identify two resources for referral for treatment options in the local service area.

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37. Nurse’s perception when delivering Brief Intervention by telephone for people with risky or harmful alcohol use*

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Divane de Vargas was an effective speaker for this presentation.
To know the perception of nurses when carrying out Brief Intervention by telephone to people with risky and harmful alcohol consumption.
To know what strengthens and difficulties nurses point out as they deliver and implement the Brief Intervention.

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11. Using Innovative Teaching Methods to Decrease Stigma Towards Those with Substance Use Disorder*

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Kimberly Dion was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Identify three educational strategies to decrease stigma towards those with substance use disorder.
Identify two harm reduction activities that could be incorporated into your current practice.

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33. Exploring Gender Differences in Rates of Overdoses at Supervised Consumption Services*

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Eron Muel was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Discuss gendered differences in overdose rates at a supervised consumption service in Alberta, Canada.
Discuss gendered differences in healthcare delivery and possible sources of bias or discrimination.
Explore ways to enhance equity in healthcare provision at SCS.

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44. Trauma and Violence Informed Care: Knowledge mobilization, Skill building and Attitude shifting towards clients with mental health and addictions.*

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ARCHANA PAUL was an effective speaker for this presentation.
To understand the impact of trauma and violence on the health and behaviour of individuals and families with mental health and addictions.
To evaluate the effectiveness of Trauma and Violence Informed Care (TVIC) education for nursing students.

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54. The Case for a CARE Team*

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Samara Touchton was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Understand the context related to overdose and substance use as a health equity issue.
Emphasize the importance of stigma and its negative impact on treatment and recovery and how we can work on de-stigmatizing care Explore Harm Reduction, its core principles, and key strategies.
Apply Harm Reduction strategies in clinical practice for substance use disorder.
Use evidence-based practice to produce standards of care within health care institutions in order to provide best treatment for substance use disorders.

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10. Tianeptine, an Emerging Public Health Problem: Clinical Case Presentation*

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Brayden Kameg was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Describe pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of tianeptine.
Discuss best practices in screening for tianeptine use.
Discuss management strategies for tianeptine use, tianeptine toxicity, and tianeptine withdrawal.

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35. Implementing an Addiction Training Team to Improve Patient Outcomes in an Urban Academic Medical Center*

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Noreen Peyatt was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Demonstrate the advantages of a collaborative addiction training team for a large urban academic medical center.
Review data on harm reduction practices by individual healthcare departments Identify internal opportunities for improvement of harm reduction practices.

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4. “You can’t punish the pain out of people” Using art to decrease stigma toward people who use drugs*

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Kimberly Dion was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Describe how art was used to portray harm reduction concepts in promoting human rights.
State two ways experiential learning can alter stigmatizing perceptions and behaviors.

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46. Dangerous but often legal: The perils of gas station drugs tianeptine and kratom*

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Jessica Skarda was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Participants will be able to describe basic pharmacological properties of kratom and tianeptine.
Participants will be able to describe symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal related to kratom and tianeptine use.
Participants will be able to describe complications related to kratom and tianeptine use.
Participants will be able to describe pharmacological treatment for withdrawal management and addiction to kratom and tianeptine, based on available literature.
Participants will be able to describe opportunities for collaboration to minimize harm to patients related to kratom and tianeptine use.

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An International Nursing Panel and the Role of Nurses Related to Addictions & Substance Use Disorders*

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Dana Murphy-Parker was an effective moderator for this presentation.
Discuss History of Harm Reduction.
Review Concepts of Harm Reduction.
Examine Best Practices of Harm Reduction.

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Friday, Mar 1
For the following questions, please select the sessions you viewed, state whether the objectives were met, and rate the quality of the presenter(s).

Rating Scale:

Excellent/Strongly Agree - 4
Poor/Strongly Disagree - 1
Sessions are listed in order of presentation, for a list of presentations with date/times, see the program.
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15. Improving Recognition, Assessment and Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Through Focused Continuing Education*

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David Mischel was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Explore the importance of further education on Alcohol Use Disorder for all staff that may be involved in the care of individuals in a hospital system.
Identify effective strategies for education nursing staff on recognizing, assessing and treating Alcohol Use Disorder.
Demonstrate a template for content matter experts to provide education focused on substance use disorder treatment in the hospital or clinical setting.

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55. Addressing Disparities for Persons with Substance Use Disorders in Rural Communities*

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Thomasine Heitkamp was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Participants will gain an understanding of the unique barriers and challenges faced by individuals in rural communities when attempting to access intervention, treatment, and recovery support for substance use disorders.
Participants will explore how residing in rural areas impacts the accessibility, availability, affordability, and acceptability of care for individuals with substance use disorders.
Participants will become familiar with evidence-based suggestions aimed at improving substance abuse services in rural areas, including strategies to address the shortage of care providers, reducing stigma, enhancing accessibility through technology, and promoting culturally competent care.
Participants will gain insights into the importance of providing tailored support for individuals with alcohol, stimulant, and opioid use disorders in rural communities.

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42. Integrating the Buprenorphine Nurse Care Manager Role into the Interdisciplinary Approach to Treatment for Patients with Opioid Use Disorde*

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Emily Scognamiglio was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Describe the role of the Buprenorphine Nurse Care Manager regarding buprenorphine initiation and treatment continuation.
Discuss the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary approach to facilitate successful buprenorphine initiation and treatment continuation for people with opioid use disorder.

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18. Pilot Program -Safe Medication Disposal Education*

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Francis Melaragni was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Participants should be able to comprehend the risks associated with keeping unused prescription opioids and other high-risk drugs in households and recognize the potential harm they can cause to individuals and communities.
Learners will develop the skills to formulate comprehensive communication and dissemination plans, including the creation of supporting materials and methods, to effectively convey the message about the risks of retaining unused prescription medications in households.
Participants will acquire the knowledge and ability to establish partnerships with key stakeholders, such as law enforcement, public health professionals, social services, and healthcare providers, to facilitate effective outreach and education within targeted communities and constituencies.
Learners will be able to provide accurate information to constituents regarding safe methods of disposing unused prescription opioids and other dangerous medications.
Participants will develop skills in evaluating the outcomes of public health interventions, including using validated survey tools to assess the impact of the communication campaign and at-home drug disposal program.

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72. Proceed with Caution: Understanding the Pitfalls of Reliance on Research Reporting Race/Ethnic Differences in Pain and Substance Use Outcomes*

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Lisa Domenico was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Identify key sociocultural and environmental factors that influence pain and opioid use outcomes.
Describe limitations in the current research related to drawing ethnic/race related conclusions.
Define and apply an antiracism approach to understanding substance use disorders.

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14. The Inequitable National Response to the Opioid Epidemic: Low-Threshold Treatment Is the Path Forward*

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Derrick Glymph was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Describe low-threshold treatment for OUD Identify medication used in low-threshold treatment.
Identify buprenorphine specific doses for low-threshold treatment.
Describe five treatment selections considerations for low-threshold treatment Identify socio-contextual treatment considerations.

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74. Community Health Worker-Led Substance Use Prevention Model for Recently Incarcerated Persons*

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Timothy Sowicz was an effective speaker for this presentation.
To explain the development of a substance use prevention intervention for recently incarcerated persons and those on probation in rural southeastern Arizona.
To discuss the role of community health workers in Arizona generally and for this substance use prevention intervention specifically.
To describe a plan for obtaining funding to test the substance use prevention intervention.

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25. The Opioid Use Disorder Team: An interdisciplinary approach to managing patients with complex opioid use disorder in an acute care setting*

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Wendy Williams-Gilbert was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Identify the role of the nurse care manager, care manager and peer in the acute care setting.
Highlight best practice in management of patients with OUD who present to the ED.
Present a clinical case that highlights the benefits of using the nurse care manager role in an acute care setting.
Follow the team through a complex case study from ed presentation to inpatient to discharge.

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24. Closing the opioid treatment gap through advance practice nursing activation: Curricular design, implementation, and evaluation*

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Adam Leonard was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Design curricular delivery activities to enhance delivery of evidence-based treatments to underserved populations such as BIPOC communities, rural populations and adolescents/TAY.
Do so using as exemplar the strategies employed in the course described in this presentation.
Formulate strategies to increase training in medication for opioid use disorder provision for health professional students in your local jurisdiction.

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IntNSA Presidents' Address: Leveraging the Nurses Role in Addictions: Where we have come from, where we are now, and where we are going in disseminating addictions education globally*

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Carmel Clancy was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Dana Murphy-Parker was an effective speaker for this presentation.
Discuss the history of IntNSA. Examine how IntNSA emerged globally.
Why leveraging the role of nurses is imperative in addictions.
Review IntNSA global collaborations with global nursing organizations and global addictions organizations.
Reveal current work to develop an international addictions certification exam and taking IntNSA forward globally.

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