Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA
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Emerg Med Australas · Jun 2020
Emergency department presentations with a mental health diagnosis in Australia, by jurisdiction and by sex, 2004-05 to 2016-17.
To examine trends in ED presentations with a mental health diagnosis (MHdx ) in Australia by jurisdiction and by sex, between 2004-05 and 2016-17. ⋯ The proportion of ED presentations for MH conditions, narrowly defined, has increased in all Australian jurisdictions between 2004-05 and 2016-17, but particularly since 2010-11. Differences between jurisdictions indicate jurisdictional specific issues. However, significant or upward trend of MHdx presentations across all jurisdictions indicates generic issues necessitating concern and policy development at a national level.
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Emerg Med Australas · Jun 2020
Informing Emergency Care for COVID-19 patients: The COVID-19 Emergency Department (COVED) Quality Improvement Project Protocol.
There is an urgency to support Australian ED clinicians with real-time tools as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. The COVID-19 Emergency Department (COVED) Quality Improvement Project has commenced and will provide flexible and responsive clinical tools to determine the predictors of key ED-relevant clinical outcomes. ⋯ This project will support EDs during this pandemic.
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Emerg Med Australas · Jun 2020
Observational StudyInforming diversion strategy: A comparison of parent and general practitioner-referred paediatric patients presenting to a metropolitan hospital.
To determine whether the characteristics and outcomes of parent-referred children differ substantially from general practitioner (GP)-referred children attending a metropolitan ED. ⋯ Children brought to ED directly by their parents or carers did not differ substantially from GP-referred children in their characteristics or outcomes. The use of referral source and triage categories to determine patient suitability for diversion to general practice may need to be reconsidered.
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Emerg Med Australas · Jun 2020
Restrictive interventions in Victorian emergency departments: A study of current clinical practice.
To determine current clinical practices for managing behavioural emergencies within Victorian public hospital EDs. ⋯ Restrictive interventions in the ED largely occurred under a Duty of Care. Care of patients managed under legislation that covers assessment and treatment of mental illness has a strong clinical governance framework and focus on minimising restrictive interventions. However, this is not applied to the majority of patients who experience restraint in Victorian EDs.
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Emerg Med Australas · Jun 2020
Consumer involvement in emergency medicine research: Lessons from engaging sepsis survivors.
Collaboration with consumers is an emerging focus for medical researchers worldwide. Public involvement is increasingly encouraged, and in some cases stipulated by funding bodies, in order to secure financial support. While consumer involvement could be viewed as another hurdle in the funding application process, it can add immense value to research outcomes. However, given the diverse and transient nature of our consumer group, how can we develop meaningful public engagement in emergency medicine research?