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Drug and Alcohol Related Patient Presentations to Emergency Departments during Sporting Mass-Gathering Events: An Integrative Review[1]
Summary
An integrative review of drug- and alcohol-related patient presentations to emergency departments during sporting mass-gathering events, searching six databases and one journal (January 2008–July 2019). Seven papers covering eight sporting events met inclusion criteria. Patient presentation rates to in-event health services ranged widely (0.18–41.9 per 1,000 attendees) and hospital transport rates from 0.02–19 per 1,000. Drug- and alcohol-related presentations contributed up to 10% of emergency-department visits, and alcohol was a factor in up to 25% of ambulance transfers. The authors note that intoxication impact varies by event type and that inconsistent data-collection methods limit comparison and generalisation.
Key findings
- In-event PPR ranged 0.18–41.9/1,000; hospital transport 0.02–19/1,000 across eight sporting events.
- Drug/alcohol-related presentations were up to 10% of ED visits.
- Alcohol was a factor in up to 25% of ambulance transfers.
- Impact varies by event type; inconsistent data methods limit comparability.
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