Screening for harmful substance use in emergency departments: a systematic review

Screening for harmful substance use in emergency departments: a systematic review

Abstract Background Substance use-related emergency department (ED) visits have increased substantially in North America. Screening for substance use in EDs is recommended; best approaches are unclear. This systematic review synthesizes evidence on diagnostic accuracy of ED screening tools to detect...

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Main Authors: Jessica Moe, Justin Koh, Jennifer A. Ma, Lulu X. Pei, Eleanor MacLean, James Keech, Kaitlyn Maguire, Claire Ronsley, Mary M. Doyle-Waters, Jeffrey R. Brubacher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Substance-related disorders
Drug abuse screening
Emergency
Departments
Public health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00616-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00616-2

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