Table 3.
Perceived barriers to implementing the THN program by respondents
| No. (%) of survey respondents (N = 470) | |
|---|---|
| Lack of time in current work environment | 200 (42.6) |
| Lack of education about the program | 192 (40.9) |
| Inadequate financial compensation for service | 93 (19.8) |
| Do not see patients with opioid drug use in practice setting | 90 (19.1) |
| No perceived barriers to the THN program | 89 (18.9 ) |
| Fear of attracting drug-seeking clientele | 87 (18.5) |
| Belief that the THN program is enabling drug abuse | 84 (17.9) |
| Fear of legal liability | 73 (15.5) |
| Lack of support from management or organization | 68 (14.5) |
| Other identified barriers by respondents | |
| Lack of clientele buy-in | 12 (2.6) |
| THN kits are not user-friendly | 6 (1.3) |
| Poor advertisement of program | 6 (1.3) |
| Lack of treatment programs | 5 (1.1) |
| Personal opinion | 5 (1.1) |
| Lack of assessment tools | 3 (0.6) |
| Lack of patient education tools | 3 (0.6) |
| Poor implementation | 2 (0.4) |
| No access to THN kits | 2 (0.4) |
| Infrequent clientele | 2 (0.4) |
| Stigma from community | 1 (0.2) |
THN, Take Home Naloxone.