2024
13 NOVEMBER 2024
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Experiences of and outcomes for Blackpool adults treated with Buvidal opioid substitution therapy. Speaker: Dr Rebecca Fish and Prof. Céu Mateus Summary: Blackpool Local Authority in the north of England experiences very high rates of drug misuse, drug crime and drug-related deaths. Buvidal (Buprenorphine prolonged-release injection) is a new injection treatment for people who are dependent on heroin. It is a form of ‘opioid substitution therapy’. There is very limited evidence on Buvidal use in community settings, but it may be of benefit for those who find it difficult to attend for daily supervised medication. This research evaluates the outcomes of Buvidal from the perspectives of service users in order to add to the body of evidence on this medication and to decide whether it is a cost-effective treatment for people with heroin dependence locally. This presentation will describe the findings from the mixed-method study, using qualitative interviews (around 20 participants) and administrative data to explore the outcomes of this intervention. With this work, we have generated evidence to help policymakers to decide on the rollout of this medication in other communities. We offer an understanding of what those who use Buvidal appreciate about the medication and the way it is given, and about what can be improved. |
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02 DECEMBER 2024
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Making a Difference Through Your Research: Getting Started on Research Impact as an Early Career Researcher. Speakers: Dr Ruth Naughton-Doe Summary Background: Are you wondering how to begin the long journey of translating your research findings into meaningful, measurable impact? Ruth Naughton-Doe will share her story from her NIHR Three Schools Mental Health Programme Fellowship which explored solutions to perinatal loneliness. Ruth will reflect on how she built a research network, obtained funding for spin-off projects implementing the findings of her research, and is beginning to track and measure the changes that are happening in practice and research. |
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