Screening for alcohol and substance use in pediatric trauma patients: A retrospective review
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Tessa Robinson, Christopher Tarzi, Xiaoxi (Grace) Zhou, Karen Bailey
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Abstract
Purpose
Alcohol and drug use in adolescence is associated with traumatic injuries. This study aimed to assess the rates of screening for substance use in pediatric trauma patients presenting at a single Canadian center.
Methods
A retrospective chart review of pediatric trauma patients (aged 12–17) was performed. Injury specifics, rates of patients screened for alcohol and/or substance use, and screening outcomes were determined. Patients screened were compared to those not screened. Continuous variables were analyzed using independent samples t-tests and categorical using chi-square. Significance was set at p
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