Increased risk of death immediately after discharge from compulsory care for substance abuse

Original research
par
Ledberg, Anders & Therese Reitan

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

Sweden

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

People admitted to compulsory care are known to suffer high mortality risks, but whether the risk of dying is further heightened immediately after discharge is not known.

Constatations/points à retenir

The risk of dying immediately after discharge from compulsory care is very high, especially for younger clients.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Data from Swedish national registers

Mots clés

Transitions in care/treatment
About PWUD
Mortality
Policy/Regulatory
Outcomes