Outcomes Associated with Implementation of an Inpatient Addiction Medicine Consult Service: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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In 2019, 20.4 million people in the United States were diagnosed with SUDs, and only 10.3 percent of those diagnosed received SUD treatment [1]. Addiction Consult Services in the inpatient setting provide an opportunity for diagnosis and treatment. An ACS

In 2019, 20.4 million people in the United States were diagnosed with SUDs, and only 10.3 percent of those diagnosed received SUD treatment [1]. Addiction Consult Services in the inpatient setting provide an opportunity for diagnosis and treatment. An ACS is a multidisciplinary team which offers specialized care for those with SUDs, often including initiation of medication treatment, linkage to outpatient clinics and resources, and patient counseling [2]. We sought to conduct a systematic review and partial meta-analysis on the impact of Addiction Medicine Consult services in the inpatient setting on patients with SUDs.
Date Created
2024-05
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