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Course Name
Clinical Improvement Project II CAPSTONE
Graduation Year
12-2025
Faculty Advisor
Katie Rolan
Abstract
Background: The overuse of opioids has led to an epidemic that affects the health of young adults in Sacramento, CA. Social and economic factors have influenced the use of opioids which has led those individuals to acquire an addiction and dependency to such drugs. This age group is typically engaged in college and career-minded endeavors. Thus, the impact on this age group is substantial, requiring impactful interventions.
Aim: The purpose of this intervention is to provide a foundation for educating those affected by opioid overdose. This strategic goal is to equip students at the University of the Pacific’s Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing program with ways to improve outcomes and prevent deaths. Students should be educated and informed on how to respond to opioid overdose and the proper use of Narcan.
Methods: Surveys using the Likert-scale questionnaire were developed to determine whether the pre and post-interventions were impactful. The data from the 50 participants were collected anonymously via Google Forms and analyzed using Intellectus.
Results: Results showed significant improvements, including improvement from 63% to 81% in the total correct of knowledge questions. The result of the two-tailed independent samples t-test was significant based on an alpha value of .05, (t80) = -5.75, p < .001, indicating the null hypothesis can be rejected. This finding suggests the mean of Knowledge survey was significantly different between the pre and post categories.
Conclusion: Implementing opioid educational interventions and emphasizing training in a university setting with a focus on healthcare professionals is highly impactful. Understanding causation and remedies in a university setting helps build the foundation for addressing concerns and providing a basis for meaningful interventions.
Keywords
opioid, overdose, Narcan, prevention, education, treatment
Recommended Citation
Alihan, Shane Alexander Role; Chua, Jared Timothy; Yuen, Siwapond (Taylor); and Reynon, Matthew, "Reducing Opioid Overdose Harm Through Narcan Access and Education" (2025). ELMSN E-Portfolio. A collection of Scholarly and Creative Works. 37.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/nursing-portfolios/37
