What Researchers Did
Researchers interviewed hospital staff and leaders at 12 US hospitals to understand what makes clinical champions successful in starting hospital-based opioid treatment programs.
What They Found
The study involved interviews with 31 hospital staff members, including 15 physicians, 5 executives, and 5 pharmacists, from 12 US community hospitals. The abstract describes the methodology for identifying effective champions and exploring their perspectives on overcoming barriers, but the specific findings about these attributes are not detailed in the provided text.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
A significant limitation is that the provided abstract's results section is incomplete, preventing a full understanding of the study's specific findings regarding champion characteristics and supports.