Journal article
Optimising emergency department and acute care for people experiencing mental health problems: A nominal group study
D Marynowski-Traczyk, M Wallis, M Broadbent, P Scuffham, JT Young, ANB Johnston, G Fitzgerald, E Heffernan, SA Kinner, P Zhang, G Keijzers, E Bosley, M Martin-Khan, L Shevlin, J Crilly
Australian Health Review | Published : 2021
DOI: 10.1071/AH21092
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to identify potential model of care approaches and systems processes for people presenting to acute healthcare settings with mental health problems, including mental illnesses. Methods: Five (consensus) nominal group technique sessions were conducted in 2019 with a purposive sample of stakeholders from health, police, ambulance and consumer agencies (n = 21). Sessions were recorded, transcribed and analysed for thematic content. Results: Potential model of care approaches and systems processes for people with mental health problems in the emergency department include: A skilled collaborative approach to care; consumer-focused service; knowledge improvemen..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This paper was produced with support from the National Health and Medical Research Council [APP1121898]. The funder was not involved in any aspect of the design or conduct of the study. JY receives salary and research support from a National Health and Medical Research Council Investigator Grant [NTG1178027]. The authors thank all study participants for their participation in this research. This study was generously supported by the College of Emergency Nursing Australasia (CENA). The views of these researchers do not necessarily represent the views of CENA.