@article{ref1,
title="Rates and features of methamphetamine-related presentations to emergency departments: an integrative literature review",
journal="Journal of clinical nursing",
year="2018",
author="Jones, Rikki and Woods, Cindy and Usher, Kim",
volume="27",
number="13-14",
pages="2569-2582",
abstract="AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To review the clinical impact methamphetamine has on emergency departments (ED) by assessing the available research on the rates and features of methamphetamine-related presentations. <br><br>BACKGROUND: Globally, methamphetamine availability, distribution and use has rapidly increased. As a result, the number of methamphetamine-related presentations to EDs has also increased. In this context, it is timely to review the rate and features of methamphetamine-related presentations to understand the impact of methamphetamine on EDs and facilitate the allocation of services, staff and resources. <br><br>DESIGN: An integrative literature review. <br><br>METHODS: This paper presents an integrated literature review, following the systematic review process as outlined in the PRISMA flow chart. Several databases were searched using a combination of search terms. Articles were measured against inclusion and exclusion criteria and the final ten articles were subjected to quality appraisal and outcomes reported. <br><br>RESULTS: Methamphetamine accounted for 2.3% or less of all ED presentations. The majority of methamphetamine users presenting to EDs were males, with a mean age 31-37. Methamphetamine-related presentations to ED were more likely to present with trauma, psychosis, and be placed on 24-hour psychiatric hold. Methamphetamine-related presentations were more likely to present with agitation, aggression and homicidal behaviour and present to ED out of hours and accompanied by police compared with other ED substance-related presentations. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Several important themes were highlighted in this review that have an impact on ED services, resources and staff. Understanding the rate and patterns of methamphetamine-related presentations can help to provide evidence for policy development and staff education in ED. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.<br><br>This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0962-1067",
doi="10.1111/jocn.14493",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14493"
}