Bridging the gap between research and decision making: A European survey to enhance cooperation in wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) for illicit drugs - Jasmin - Journals, Articles, Symposiums, Monographs Information Network

Baz-Lomba, Jose; van Nuijs, Alexander L.N.; Lenart-Boroń, Anna; Péterfi, Anna; de l’Eprevier, Anne; Ching Löve, Arndís Sue; Kasprzyk-Hordern, Barbara; Ort, Christoph; Simeoni, Elisabetta; Heath, Ester; Pridotkiene, Evelina; Yin Lai, Foon; Béen, Frederic; Oberacher, Herbert; Bodík, Igor; Valenčić, Iva; Slobodnik, Jaroslav; Strandberg, Joakim; Sheeran, Kevin; Smit-Rigter, Laura Alexandra; Barron, Leon P.; Bijlsma, Lubertus; Psichoudaki, Magda; Savvidou, Maria; Edland-Gryt, Marit; Busch, Martin; Jandl, Mateja; Bertram, Michael G.; López de Alda, Miren; Berndt, Nadine; Daglioglu, Nebile; Thomaidis, Nikolaos; Fabien, Loïc; Chomynova, Pavla; Oertel, Reinhard; Castiglioni, Sara; Mercan, Selda; Akgür, Serap Annette; Schneider, Serge; Gunnar, Teemu; ter Laak, Thomas L.; Thiebault, Thomas; Matias, João Pedro (2025): Bridging the gap between research and decision making: A European survey to enhance cooperation in wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) for illicit drugs. Public Health, 241 (02). pp. 158-163.

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Abstract

Objectives
Illicit drug use presents a significant challenge to global health and public safety, requiring innovative and effective monitoring strategies. This study aimed to evaluate the current landscape of wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) for monitoring illicit drugs in Europe, focusing on collaboration, current practices, and barriers, while identifying opportunities for improvement.

Study design
Cross-sectional survey-based study.

Methods
Coordinated by the Sewage Analysis CORe Group Europe (SCORE) and the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA), two surveys were conducted in 2023 targeting researchers and stakeholders using WBE for illicit drugs. Data were analysed to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improving WBE implementation.

Results
The findings indicate a robust research infrastructure and diverse analytical methods among European institutions. Two-thirds of the participating countries reported using WBE data to inform policy. However, challenges persist, particularly in securing fund

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	OEBIG > Kompetenzzentrum Sucht
Date Deposited:	27 Feb 2025 13:17
Last Modified:	27 Feb 2025 13:17
URI:	https://jasmin.goeg.at/id/eprint/4406