This page includes the methodology and expected outcomes for this web-based resource guide.

The primary resource databases used to find sources were web searches, PubMed, and the National Library of Medicine Catalogue. Websites of federal health organizations (Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and Health and Human Services (HHS) were searched for any relevant information, studies, or distribution materials. The YouTube^® pages of these organizations were also searched for relevant materials and online seminar recordings that may contain useful information.

Key terms used for academic periodicals (e.g., journals) were substance use, health disparities and rural health. Once an article was identified, references were also searched. This allowed for related articles with similar dates to be located and reviewed with ease. This search pattern grew in scope until the resources were no longer relevant in content or publish date. Journal articles selected were recent. Nothing older than 2017 was included. This year was selected to reduce the potential for out-of-date information. Keywords (ex. substance use disorder, opioids, health equity, medication-assisted treatment) for research were also used on YouTube^® to find other organizations or publishers that have created videos or other relevant forms of multimedia. Videos of similar content that were recommended by YouTube^® were also viewed for relevance. For state-level resources, local health departments and government websites were searched for keywords and relevant resources. Spotify^® and Apple Music^® were searched for relevant podcasts, which were then found online. Local non-profit and non-governmental health and substance use organizations were searched for resources and training for providers.

The primary expected outcome of this work was to offer resources that support provider and community awareness and knowledge for prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery of opioid use disorder. This work also included a focus on health equity and anti-racist approaches to reduce disparities and dissimilarities in care. The secondary outcome was to create a comprehensive website of resources that can be updated and distributed to communities and providers to supplement education and provide a guide for frequently asked questions related to various opioid-related issues. This learning hub was created with the purpose of being an enduring educational resource for AzRORI and its partners.

The webpage was created using Google Sites^® and was based on the need for a way to both aggregate and distribute resources to the relevant audience. Resources found in the search were categorized based on subject category (ex: opioids, medication-assisted treatment, health equity resources), and subcategory (ex: opioid prescribing guidelines, buprenorphine FAQs, and cultural humility). Resources were selected based on subject relevance, publication date (2017-Current), and applicable use or educational content. Each category was given its own webpage, and subcategories were organized within those pages. Each category received a background paragraph to succinctly describe the issue and promote interest in the resources on that page. A keyword search function and sidebar with category titles allow for quick navigation and resource location. Larger pages received a Table of Content element with hyperlinks to each subcategory on the page for ease of use. Categories were added based on user and partner feedback (ex: Recovery, HIV/Hep C Resources) from consortium meetings. A Google Forms^® feedback form was integrated into the page to facilitate user feedback and resource requests.

Resources were included if they were in the public domain, accessible for people with disabilities, and were neutral in terms of their focus on fundraising and political ideologies.