An effective risk minimization strategy applied to an outdoor music festival: A multi-agency approach

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Luther, Matt, Gardiner, Fergus, Lenson, Shane, Caldicott, David, Harris, Ryan, Sabet, Ryan, Malloy, Mark and Perkins, Jo. (2018). An effective risk minimization strategy applied to an outdoor music festival: A multi-agency approach. Prehospital and Disaster Medicine. 33(2), pp. 220 - 224. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1049023X18000195
AuthorsLuther, Matt, Gardiner, Fergus, Lenson, Shane, Caldicott, David, Harris, Ryan, Sabet, Ryan, Malloy, Mark and Perkins, Jo
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Introduction: Young adult patrons are vulnerable to risk-taking behavior, including drug taking, at outdoor music festivals. Therefore, the aim of this field report is to discuss the on-site medical response during a music festival, and subsequently highlight observed strategies aimed at minimizing substance abuse harm. Method: The observed outdoor music festival was held in Canberra (Australian Capital Territory [ACT], Australia) during the early summer of 2016, with an attendance of 23,008 patrons. First aid and on-site medical treatment data were gained from the relevant treatment area and service. Results: The integrated first aid service provided support to 292 patients. Final analysis consisted of 286 patients’ records, with 119 (41.6%) males and 167 (58.4%) females. Results from this report indicated that drug intoxication was an observed event issue, with 15 (5.1%) treated on site and 13 emergency department (ED) presentations, primarily related to trauma or medical conditions requiring further diagnostics. Conclusion: This report details an important public health need, which could be met by providing a coordinated approach, including a robust on-site medical service, accepting intrinsic risk-taking behavior. This may include on-site drug-checking, providing reliable information on drug content with associated education.

Keywordseducation; pharmacy; emergency medicine; festival; first aid; risk reduction behavior
Year2018
JournalPrehospital and Disaster Medicine
Journal citation33 (2), pp. 220 - 224
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISSN1049-023X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1017/S1049023X18000195
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85044174819
Page range220 - 224
Research GroupSchool of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
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Place of publicationUnited Kingdom
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