Methodology
Study Design
Our pilot study utilized a beta test of the Naloxone Carry Case, enrolling 80
participants to evaluate the case’s impact on naloxone carriage behavior. Participants
were provided with the carry case and invited to complete pre- and post-test surveys.
Data Collection
Surveys were sent via email after 4-6 weeks from receiving the case.
Surveys assessed several key outcomes, including frequency of naloxone carriage before
and after receiving the Naloxone Carry Case, perceived barriers to carrying naloxone, and
preparedness to intervene during an overdose. Feedback on the case’s design, including
portability, durability, and ease of integration into daily life, was also collected.
Survey Metrics
Participants responded to questions measuring the impact of the case on
naloxone carriage, with Likert-scale responses evaluating the frequency of use,
preparedness to intervene, and satisfaction with the case’s features. Qualitative data on
perceived barriers and potential improvements were also gathered.
Results
Out of 80 beta testers:
- 88% say they carry naloxone more frequently than they did before getting the Naloxone Carry case.
- After receiving our Carry Case, 79% carry naloxone always/often (a 58% increase compared to without our carry case)
Barriers to Narcan Carriage:
- 90% agree that people are unaware of naloxone’s importance
- 83% agree that people forget naloxone due to its lack of integration into daily routines
- 67% agree that people are LIKELY to encounter an overdose
- 48% feel there is social stigma with carrying naloxone
- 43% feel standard naloxone packaging isn’t durable enough
- 52% feel standard naloxone packaging is too bulky/inconvenient
With our Naloxone Carry Case:
- 76% agree that carrying naloxone now integrates seamlessly into their daily routine
- 86% feel they are more likely to recommend carrying naloxone to others
- 93% feel they are more likely to carry naloxone frequently
- 90% feel more prepared to respond to an overdose