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Concurrent Paper Session II
Concurrent Paper Session II
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The VA Connecticut study found that a small group of patients accounted for a significant number of emergency department visits. These patients had high rates of substance use disorder, particularly alcohol use disorder. Despite access to a range of services, including substance use treatment, these patients continued to have frequent emergency department visits. The study raises questions about the reasons for this high utilization and the effectiveness of current interventions. One possible explanation could be the presence of co-occurring conditions such as personality disorders, which may be contributing to their behavior. The study suggests that more research is needed to better understand and address the needs of these patients. The study on substance use in obstetric and pediatric patients with eating disorders found a higher prevalence of substance use disorder in patients with eating disorders compared to those without. The study highlights the need to screen for substance use disorder in eating disorder patients and provide appropriate counseling and resources. The findings suggest that a multidisciplinary approach involving mental health providers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals may be necessary to support this population.
Keywords
VA Connecticut study
emergency department visits
substance use disorder
alcohol use disorder
access to services
co-occurring conditions
high utilization
eating disorders
prevalence
multidisciplinary approach
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