The Impact of Alcohol-Related Presentations to Emergency Departments on Days with a Public Holiday or Sporting Event: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Stephanie Rae Hagan,
Julia Crilly,
Jamie Ranse
Abstract:Introduction:
The consumption of alcohol within the Australian community continues to rise, impacting care delivery in already over-burdened emergency departments (EDs).
Study Objective:
This study aimed to examine the impact of alcohol-related presentations (ARPs) to EDs on days with a public holiday or sporting event.
Methods:
A retrospective cohort study was undertaken using routinely collected health data pertaining to patient presentations diagnosed with an alcohol… Show more
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