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Stigmas that develop among healthcare workers regarding patients with substance use disorder include: "drug-seeking", "violent", and "unmotivated". These beliefs can decrease the quality of care provided and results in less people seeking out needed treatment. Healthy People's 2030 goals include reducing drug and alcohol addiction. In order to do this, healthcare workers need to show empathy and form trusting relationships with this patient population. Building a trusting relationship allows the patient to be more receptive to help and suggestions. Learning the life story of a patient can help healthcare workers develop empathy and reduce negative attitudes.
Department
Nursing
Publication Date
2023
Sponsorship/Conference/Institution
Dominican University of California
City
San Rafael, CA
Keywords
lived experiences, empathy, SUD, substance use, addiction, education, stigmas, healthcare, negative attitudes
Disciplines
Education | Nursing | Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing | Substance Abuse and Addiction
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Education Commons, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Commons, Substance Abuse and Addiction Commons