Original research
par
Lewer, Dan et al
Date de publication
2021
Géographie
UK
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
This study examines whether hospital admission and discharge are associated with increased risk of opioid-related death.
Constatations/points à retenir
Discharge from the hospital is associated with an acute increase in the risk of opioid-related death, and 1 in 14 opioid-related deaths in England happens in the 2 weeks after the hospital discharge. This supports interventions that prevent early discharge and improve linkage with community drug treatment and harm reduction services.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Case-crossover study
Mots clés
Overdose
Mortality
About PWUD
Hospitals
