Prior emergency medical services utilization is a risk factor for in-hospital death among patients with substance misuse: a retrospective cohort study

Prior emergency medical services utilization is a risk factor for in-hospital death among patients with substance misuse: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Substance misuse poses a significant public health challenge, characterized by premature morbidity and mortality, and heightened healthcare utilization. While studies have demonstrated that previous hospitalizations and emergency department visits are associated with increased mo...

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Main Authors: Preeti Gupta, Anoop Mayampurath, Tim Gruenloh, Madeline Oguss, Askar Safipour Afshar, Michael Spigner, Megan Gussick, Matthew Churpek, Todd Lee, Majid Afshar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-07-01
Series:BMC Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Substance-Related Disorders
Emergency Medical Services
Hospital Mortality
Critical Illness
Data Linkage
Emergency Services Utilization
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-024-01025-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-024-01025-7

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