Predictors of Emergency Department Use for Suicidal Behaviors among Patients with Substance-Related Disorders.

Marie Josée Fleury Guy Grenier Zhirong Cao Christophe HuỳnhDietta Chihade

Published in: Archives of suicide research : official journal of the International Academy for Suicide Research (2022)

Clinical variables most strongly predicted suicidal behaviors, whereas completion of SRD programs may help to reduce them. SRD services and outreach strategies should be reinforced, particularly for patients with complex issues living in more advantaged urban areas. HIGHLIGHTSOver 10% of ED visits were for suicidal behaviors among patients with SRD.ED use for suicidal behaviors was mainly associated with clinical variables.Addiction treatment centers may help reduce ED use for suicidal behaviors.

Keyphrases

emergency department
depressive symptoms
healthcare
primary care
public health
mental health
combination therapy
adverse drug
tissue engineering