A retrospective cohort study evaluating the association between opioid and alcohol-related emergency department presentations and the subsequent risk of hospitalization
Our findings highlight the healthcare needs of individuals presenting to the ED with opioid use versus alcohol use, with opioid-related cases involving more acute and complex healthcare presentations.
Authors
- Natalie Aubin
- David C. Marsh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8769-1785)
- Kristen A. Morin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4059-3475)
- Laura Hill
- Paola Nikodem
- Tara Leary
- Adele Bodson
- Shannon Knowlan
Institutions
- University of Sudbury (CA)
- Science North (CA)
- Health Sciences North (CA)
- Laurentian University (CA)
- NOSM University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-06-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0325083
- Primary Topic
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Northern Ontario Academic Medicine Association