Development of a Statewide, Publicly Accessible Drug Overdose Surveillance and Information System.

Marshall, Brandon D L; Yedinak, Jesse L; Goyer, Jonathan; Green, Traci C; Koziol, Jennifer A; Alexander-Scott, Nicole · Am J Public Health · 2017

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Abstract

In response to Rhode Island's overdose epidemic, we developed a collaborative, statewide online "dashboard" to provide the public with timely overdose surveillance data. The Web site- www.PreventOverdoseRI.org (PORI)-offers user-friendly data visualizations, plain language education, and interactive resource maps. Development of the site has improved overdose data sharing and transparency in Rhode Island. Preliminary results suggest a successful site launch. Future research will evaluate the effectiveness of PORI in terms of informing strategic initiatives to reduce overdoses in affected communities.

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