Frequencies of emergency department use and hospitalization comparing patients with different types of substance or polysubstance-related disorders.
Bahram ArmoonGuy GrenierZhirong CaoChristophe HuỳnhMarie Josée FleuryPublished in: Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy (2021)
Findings showed higher risk of ED use among patients with polysubstance-related disorders, and higher hospitalization risk among patients with alcohol-related disorders, compared with patients affected by cannabis and other drug-related disorders. However, other variables contributed substantially more to the frequency of ED use and hospitalization, particularly clinical variables regarding complexity and severity of health conditions, followed by service use variables. Another important finding was that high continuity of physician care helped decrease the use of acute care services. Strategies like integrated care and outreach interventions may enhance SRD services.
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