Examination of patients presenting to the emergency department as “apparently drunk”
The findings indicate a growing trend in patients presenting to the ED as "Apparently Drunk". The high incidence among people experiencing homelessness and the substantial resource utilisation underscores the need for targeted public health interventions and integrated services. Policymakers should consider these findings in the context of potential legislative changes that may impact alcohol availability.
Authors
- Anne Sheahan
- Michael Hanrahan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2358-5975)
- Mary O’Mahony (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0574-7579)
- Darren McLoughlin
Institutions
- University College Cork (IE)
- Mercy University Hospital (IE)
- St. Finbarr's Hospital (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)
- Published
- 2025-01-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-025-03868-w
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.82
Funders
- Irish Research eLibrary
- University College Cork