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Integrated management pathways for alcohol and drug clients into treatment (IMPACT)

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Date Commenced:
01/2015
Expected Date of Completion:
2016
Project Supporters:

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Drug Type:
Project Members: 
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Dr Marian Shanahan
Honorary Senior Lecturer
Project Main Description: 

This innovative, integrated care project was implemented in the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District to improve integration of services provided to those who are frequent attenders to the Emergency Department and have drug and alcohol use disorders. 

Project Collaborators: External: 

This research is being led by Dr Nicolas Lintzeris
Drug and Alcohol Services, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney

James Clarke
Drug and Alcohol Services, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Stephanie MacFarlane
Drug and Alcohol Services, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Dr Apo Demirkol
Drug and Alcohol Services, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Anthony Jackson
Drug and Alcohol Services, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Rachel Deacon
Drug and Alcohol Services, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Design and Method: 

The design involves a pre and post intervention analysis of health services utilisation, outcomes and costs. 

Progress/Update: 

Analysis and report writing underway.

Benefits: 

This project will help inform the management of a complex group of patients who attend ED frequently.

Project Status: 
Current