Could reasons for admission help to screen unhealthy alcohol use in emergency departments? A multicenter French study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many patients admitted to general emergency departments (EDs) have a pattern of drinking that could lead to future alcohol-related complications. However, it is often difficult to screen these patients in the context of emergency. The aim of this study is to analyze whether reasons for admission could help to screen patients who have an unhealthy alcohol use.

Method

Patients were recruited among six public hospital ED in France, between 2012 and 2014. During a one-month period in each hospital, anonymous questionnaires including sociodemographic questions, AUDIT-C and RAPS4-QF were administered to each patients visiting the ED. The reason for admission of each patient was noted at the end of their questionnaire by the ED practitioner.

Results

Ten thousand F

SUBMITTER: Chabert J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10719849 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature