Development and Implementation of a Digital Ecosystem to Improve Opioid Overdose Reporting, Tracking, and Prevention across Texas, 2020 (ICPSR 38495)

Version Date: Jan 26, 2023

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Principal Investigator(s):
Kasey Claborn, University of Texas at Austin

Series:

https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR38495.v1

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Summary

This study includes 19 interview transcripts. The overall intent of the interviews was to gather information that could be used to develop and improve a single reporting website for overdose tracking and naloxone distribution metrics that would generate monthly reports to the State of Texas. The goal of this study was to develop and implement a digital ecosystem to improve opioid overdose reporting, tracking, and prevention across Texas. The study also aimed to understand the relationship between substance use behavior, stress response, and social support structures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Citation

Claborn, Kasey. Development and Implementation of a Digital Ecosystem to Improve Opioid Overdose Reporting, Tracking, and Prevention across Texas, 2020. Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2023-01-26. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR38495.v1

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Subject Terms

Geographic Coverage

Restrictions

This data collection may not be used for any purpose other than statistical reporting and analysis. Use of these data to learn the identity of any person or establishment is prohibited. To protect respondent privacy, this data collection is restricted from general dissemination. To obtain this file, researchers must agree to the terms and conditions of a Restricted Data Use Agreement in accordance with existing ICPSR servicing policies.

Distributor(s)

Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research
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Time Period(s)

2020

Date of Collection

2020

Data Collection Notes

  1. This study is part of Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) Qualitative Data Sharing (QDS) project.

  2. ICPSR has zipped the 19 interview transcripts into a qualitative data package. This package is available for restricted download. Please refer to the ICPSR README documentation for more information.

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Study Purpose

This study aimed to (1) develop a general overdose reporting digital platform, and (2) to understand the relationship between substance use behavior, stress response, and social support structures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research questions explored: (1) in what ways overdose is underreported in the State of Texas?; (2) what are system-gaps in reporting of overdose-related variables?; (3) what are perceived solutions to improve tracking of overdose-related variables?; and (4) what are perceived barriers and facilitators related to project's product/website usage?

Study Design

The interviews took place in a private room located at a library, local hospital, or a place convenient to the participant. Participants were asked questions on some or all of the following topics: (a) overdoses within their community, (b) system gaps in reporting of overdose, (c) solutions to improve the collection of information about overdose, and (d) barriers and facilitators that may exist related to the project's website usage. Minimal demographic data was collected including: age, race/ethnicity, gender, sex, position title and years of experience (if applicable), and highest degree obtained. Individual interviews were audio recorded and took approximately 45-90 minutes. The audio recordings were transcribed after the interviews were completed.

Sample

The targeted population for this study were medical examiners, Justices of the Peace, Harm Reduction Coalition leaders, and individuals living in each county with opioid use disorders. Targeted urban communities included Travis, Dallas, and El Paso counties, and targeted rural counties included Williamson and Comanche. Participants were required to be 18 years of age or older, and have the ability to read and speak in English. A $30 gift card was offered for participating in the study.

Time Method

Cross-sectional

Universe

Medical examiners, justices of the peace, representatives in the harm reduction community, healthcare providers, first responders, people with substance use disorders, and other key stakeholders in Texas who are 18 years of age or older and have the ability to read and speak in English.

Unit(s) of Observation

Individual.

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Original Release Date

2023-01-26

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Notes

  • The public-use data files in this collection are available for access by the general public. Access does not require affiliation with an ICPSR member institution.

  • One or more files in this data collection have special restrictions. Restricted data files are not available for direct download from the website; click on the Restricted Data button to learn more.