Trends in recurrent overdose and treatment initiation following emergency department visits for opioid overdose between 2016 and 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Overdose remains a pressing public health concern in the United States, particularly with the emergence of fentanyl and other potent synthetic opioids in the drug supply. We evaluated trends in recurrent overdose and opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment initiation following emergency department (ED) visits for opioid overdose to inform response efforts.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study used electronic health record and statewide administrative data from Rhode Island residents who visited EDs for opioid overdose between July 1, 2016, and June 30, 2021, a period with fentanyl predominance in the local drug supply. The primary outcome was recurrent overdose in the 365 days following the initial ED visit. OUD treatment initiation within 180 days following the in

SUBMITTER: Yangchen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11329345 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature