Collection of drug-related hospital emergency data in Western Balkans and Southern Neighbourhood countries using Euro-DEN Plus methodology

Lisbon
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Introduction

This report presents findings on acute drug toxicity from sentinel hospitals in the Middle East, North Africa and the Western Balkans, covering the period 2021-2024. It highlights the trends in the demographics and drugs involved in the presentations, while showcasing methodological changes made to address data collection challenges. Data were collected using the methodology of the Euro-DEN Plus project, which has been collecting data on drug-related hospital emergencies in Europe and neighbouring countries since 2013.

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  • Summary 
  • Background
  • The Euro-DEN Plus Network 
  • EU4MD II and IPA7/8 
  • Methodology 
  • Results 
  • Sentinel centres 
  • Demographics
  • Time patterns of presentations
  • Substances involved in the acute drug toxicity presentations 
  • Treatment 
  • Outcomes 
  • Deaths 
  • Length of stay
  • Discussion and comparing 2024 results with the previous years 
  • Issues encountered 
  • Conclusion 
  • References 
  • Appendix 1. Hospitals and staff contributing data for the report
Technical Report cover - Collection of drug-related hospital emergency data in Western Balkans and Southern Neighbourhood countries using Euro-DEN Plus methodology
Pages:
33
ISBN:
978-92-9408-102-5
Pub. DOI:
10.2810/1600791
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