What We Do Matters: A Documentary Style Video to Address Healthcare Stigma Toward People Who Use Substances

BACKGROUND: Stigma toward people with substance use disorders (SUDs) has been documented across health professions and is associated with negative impacts. METHODS: -tests. RESULTS: < .05) in all but 2 small subgroups: non-clinical staff (n = 14) and residents/fellows (n = 8). CONCLUSION: Viewing a freely available documentary-style video featuring personal narrative from patients with SUD and commentary from SUD-focused professionals was effective in reducing healthcare worker stigma toward people with SUDs and in anticipating the positive impact of treatment encounters.