Publications by authors named "Ashifa Jiwa"
Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a multifaceted educational intervention to improve the opioid prescribing practices of rural family physicians in a remote First Nations community.
Design: Prospective cohort study.
Setting: Sioux Lookout, Ont.
Article Synopsis
- The objective of the study is to explore the creation of effective alcohol and substance abuse treatment programs tailored for aboriginal patients, considering global perspectives.
- The research utilized various databases to gather information on relevant literature from 1975 to 2007, resulting in 34 pertinent articles that primarily included opinion pieces and program descriptions.
- The findings highlight that community-based programs, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and aftercare, are essential for addressing substance abuse in aboriginal communities, with success relying on local leadership, community engagement, and sustainable funding strategies.