@article{ref1,
title="The ability of psychosocial care centers specialized in alcohol and drugs to handle crises",
journal="Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem",
year="2023",
author="Pierini, M.M. and Boska, G.A. and Claro, H.G. and Luz, P.O. and de Oliveira, M.A.F.",
volume="31",
number="",
pages="-",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: to assess the ability of 24-hour Psychosocial Care Centers specialized in Alcohol and Other Drugs to handle the users' crises in comprehensive care. <br><br>METHOD: a quantitative, evaluative, and longitudinal study was conducted from February to November 2019. The initial sample consisted of 121 users, who were part of the comprehensibly care in crises by two 24-hour Psychosocial Care Centers specialized in Alcohol and other Drugs in downtown São Paulo. These users were re-evaluated 14 days after admission. The ability to handle the crisis was assessed using a validated indicator. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression of mixed-effects models. <br><br>RESULTS: 67 users (54.9%) finished the follow-up period. During crises, nine users (13.4%; p=0.470) were referred to other services from the health network: seven due to clinical complications, one due to a suicide attempt, and another for psychiatric hospitalization. The ability to handle the crisis in the services was 86.6%, which was evaluated as positive. <br><br>CONCLUSION: both of the services analyzed were able to handle crises in their territory, avoiding hospitalizations and enjoying network support when necessary, thus achieving the de-institutionalization objectives. © 2023 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0104-1169",
doi="10.1590/1518-8345.6167.3849",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.6167.3849"
}