Original research
par
Khair, Shahreen et al
Date de publication
2022
Géographie
Canada
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
We report on a cost analysis study, using population level data to determine the emergency service costs avoided from emergency overdose management at supervised consumption services (SCS).
Constatations/points à retenir
Each overdose that is managed at the SCS produces approximately $1600 CAD in cost savings, with a savings of over $2.3 million for the lifetime of the program. Overdose management at an SCS creates cost savings by offsetting costs required for managing overdoses using emergency department and pre-hospital ambulance services.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Assessed 2 years and 3 months of a 24/7 SCS in Calgary.
Mots clés
Overdose
Evidence base
SCS/OPS
Harm reduction
