Why Are Some Male Alcohol Misuse Disorder Patients High Utilisers of Emergency Health Services? An Asian Qualitative Study

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ID15475406
AuthorsPamela Goh (Ministry of Health), Lina Amirah Binte Md Amir Ali (0000-0002-8262-3281, National University Hospital), Donovan Ou Yong (Tan Tock Seng Hospital), Gabriel Ong (0000-0003-3239-0480, Ministry of Health), Jane Quek (Ministry of Health), Halitha Banu (Ministry of Health), Jun Tian Wu (National University of Singapore), Charles Chia Meng Mak (0000-0003-2330-4982, Institute of Mental Health), Desmond Renhao Mao (0000-0001-7615-4792, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, corresponding author)
Year2022
Volume19
Issue17
Pages10795-10795
Publication date2022-08-30
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph191710795
PMID36078521
OpenAlexW4293777077
LanguageEN
References cited21

ED/EMS provide sought-after services for alcohol misuse patients, resulting in high utilisation. Social and medical intervention could improve drinking behaviours and decrease overall ED/EMS utilisation

Alcohol intoxication · Emergency department · Injury prevention · Medical emergency · Occupational safety and health · Poison control · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Stressor · Suicide prevention · Thematic analysis · Emergency and Acute Care Studies · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes · Emergency Medical Services

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