Journal article
Optimising emergency department and acute care for people experiencing mental health problems: a nominal group study
Australian Health Review, Vol.46(5), pp.519-528
2022
PMID: 34793296
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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 improvement; early assessment; the development of models, systems and processes; and the built environment. In the broader acute care setting, the themes of formal care, linking of services, enhancing informal and innovative care options, improving information sharing and enhancing training and education were identified.
Conclusions Coherent and multifaceted approaches to the provision of care to people with mental health problems and diagnosed mental illnesses who are requiring emergency care include the linking and sharing of systems and information, changing the built environment and exploring new models of service delivery.
Details
- Title
- Optimising emergency department and acute care for people experiencing mental health problems: a nominal group study
- Creators
- Donna Marynowski-Traczyk - Griffith UniversityMarianne Wallis - Southern Cross UniversityMarc Broadbent - University of the Sunshine CoastPaul Scuffham - Griffith UniversityJesse T Young - University of MelbourneAmy N. B Johnston - University of QueenslandGerard FitzGerald - Queensland University of TechnologyEd Heffernan - Queensland Forensic Mental Health ServiceStuart A Kinner - University of MelbournePing Zhang - Griffith UniversityGerben Keijzers - Gold Coast University HospitalEmma Bosley - Queensland University of TechnologyMelinda Martin-Khan - University of QueenslandLaurie Shevlin - Queensland Police ServiceJulia Crilly - Griffith University
- Publication Details
- Australian Health Review, Vol.46(5), pp.519-528
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing
- Grant note
- This paper was produced with support from the National Health and Medical Research Council [APP1121898]. JY receives salary and research support from a National Health and Medical Research Council Investigator Grant [NTG1178027]. This study was generously supported by the College of Emergency Nursing Australasia (CENA).
- Identifiers
- 991012982980802368
- Copyright
- Journal compilation © AHHA 2021
- Academic Unit
- School of Health and Human Sciences; Nursing; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article