Incidence of Hospitalizations Involving Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome in a Primary Care Population.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is an important cause and complication of hospitalizations. Although common and preventable, the incidence of AWS during hospitalizations is poorly described.

Objective

To evaluate the incidence and proportional incidence of hospitalizations involving AWS in an adult primary care population overall and across patient characteristics.

Design, setting, and participants

This retrospective cohort study used electronic health records and insurance claims from Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2022. The study included adults with 1 or more primary care visits during this period or the year prior, where primary care included annual standardized alcohol screening using the Alcohol Use Disorders

SUBMITTER: Steel TL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11581492 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature