Addressing the Health Needs of People Who Inject Drugs: A Descriptive Analysis of an Inpatient Integrated Care Team Within an Acute Hospital in Scotland - Takeaways - MDSpire

Addressing the Health Needs of People Who Inject Drugs: A Descriptive Analysis of an Inpatient Integrated Care Team Within an Acute Hospital in Scotland

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  • Alexandria Chung

  • Katya Johnson

  • Bethany Mulloy

  • Claire L Mackintosh

  • March 11, 2025

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    An integrated care team was established in January 2023 in Edinburgh to address the healthcare needs of people who inject drugs (PWID).

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    Patients seen by the integrated team had more severe infections, with 37.2% experiencing bacteremia compared to 11% in the historic control group.

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    The integrated team significantly improved BBV screening rates to 90.7% and outpatient care offers to 81%, compared to 64.4% and 6% in the control group.

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    The model emphasizes a patient-centered approach, addressing the complex social and medical needs of PWID during hospital admissions.

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    The integrated care team aims to enhance health outcomes by providing ongoing support and harm reduction interventions for PWID.

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Addressing the Health Needs of People Who Inject Drugs: A Descriptive Analysis of an Inpatient Integrated Care Team Within an Acute Hospital in Scotland

  • by Alexandria Chung, Katya Johnson, Bethany Mulloy, Claire L Mackintosh

  • March 11, 2025

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