Date of Conferral

11-29-2024

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Nursing

Advisor

Amber Hall

Abstract

Summary Walden University College of Nursing This is to certify that the doctoral study by Lovester Duncan has been found to be complete and satisfactory in all respects, and that any and all revisions required by the review committee have been made. Review Committee Dr. Kristina Bohm, Committee Chairperson, Nursing Faculty Dr. Mary Martin, Committee Member, Nursing Faculty Chief Academic Officer and Provost Sue Subocz, Ph.D. Walden University 2024 The DNP project aimed to increase healthcare providers’ knowledge, awareness, and comfort with prescribing medication-Assisted Treatments (MATs). Inadequate treatment and higher overdose and death risks result from providers lacking experience with addiction and MAT prescribing. This training addresses a critical gap in practice. Using a psychoeducational training program for healthcare providers, this DNP project aimed to answer the question: Will it increase their knowledge, awareness, and comfort level in prescribing MATs? A pre-test/post-test analysis was conducted using the Drug-to-Drug Users’ Problems Perception Questionnaire (DDPPQ) to determine whether training was effective. A significant difference was observed in understanding drug problem causes (pre M = 4.88, SD = 2.36; post M = 6.75, SD = 0.46; pre M = 5.38, SD = 2.39; post M = 6.63, SD = 0.74) and understanding drug problem causes (pre M = 4.88, SD = 2.36; post M = 6.75, SD = 0.46; p value = 0.049).Counseling confidence (pre-M = 4.38, SD = 2.13; post-M = 6.50, SD = 0.76; p value = 0.049), drug advice (pre-M = 3.50, SD = 2.67; post-M = 6.75, SD = 0.71; p value = 0.010) significantly improved. In order to improve providers’ addiction care competencies, this initiative highlights the importance of education. MAT prescribing gaps could be closed through training in other healthcare settings. This would align with the broader goals of social change, equity, and inclusion. There are limitations, such as a small sample size, single-site implementation, and time constraints, but the training will benefit the organization in improving knowledge, access to care, and morale. In addition to supporting evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders, this project could enhance nursing practice .

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