Children and adolescents who are substances users in the psychiatric emergency service.

Crianças e adolescentes usuários de substâncias no serviço de emergência psiquiátrica. (Portuguese)

Objective: To describe characteristics of children and adolescents who used the psychiatric emergency service because of disorders caused by substance use. We analyzed frequencies and care outcomes. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in a psychiatric emergency service. Care was delivered to patients 18 years of age and younger who were substance users. Results: We performed 4,198 cares delivered at a psychiatric emergency service for children and adolescents. of these, 1,007 were due to problems related to substance use. The prevalent age was 12 to 17 years. Most participants were white, attended elementary education, were Catholic, and used multiple substances. The majority of participants were hospitalized or discharged. Conclusion: This study permitted characterization of psychiatric emergency services provided to children and adolescents. Critical aspects were young age, use of multiple substances, and nonadherence to treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objetivo: Descrever as characterísticas de crianças e adolescentes que utilizaram o serviço de emergência psiquiátrica devido aos transtornos pelo uso de substâncias analisando a frequência e desfechos dos atendimentos. Métodos: Estudo transversal realizado em serviço de emergência psiquiátrica sendo considerado o atendimento aos menores de 18 anos correspondentes ao uso de substâncias. Resultados: Foram realizados 4.198 atendimentos de emergência psiquiátrica para crianças e adolescentes. Destes, 1.007 eram por problemas relacionados ao uso substâncias, com idade prevalente de 12 aos 17 anos, com predomínio da cor branca, cursando ensino fundamental, religião católica e policonsumo. A maioria foi internada ou recebeu alta. Conclusão: Foi possível characterizar os atendimentos de emergência psiquiátrica, destacando a idade precoce, o policonsumo e a não continuidade de tratamento como aspectos críticos. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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