Optimal emergency care for mentally disordered patients
In practice, the care for mentally disordered patients who require emergency care is often sub-optimal, because the primary focus of emergency care is aimed at somatic complaints. As a result, this vulnerable group of patients does not always receive the mental care they need, which means that treatment of psychological complaints is unnecessarily postponed and the risk of escalation increases.
Objective
This research project aims to better align the emergency care for psychologically disturbed patients with the needs and experiences of the patient, their relatives and healthcare professionals.
Results
- Insight into the experiences and needs of psychologically disturbed patients, their relatives and healthcare professionals with regard to the content and organization of emergency care during the route to (ambulance transport) and the stay in the emergency department
- Based on these insights, together with patients, their relatives and healthcare professionals, a toolbox will be developed in order to align emergency care to the needs of these patients (and their relatives).
Duration
01 December 2021 - 31 December 2023
Approach
The research methods within this project are based on the Experience-Based Co-Design (EBCD) approach, whereby qualitative research methods provide insight into the context and perspective of both patients and healthcare professionals. Based on these findings, practical solutions will be developed in co-creation with patients and healthcare professionals.
HU researchers involved in the research
Collaboration with knowledge partners
In this project, we collaborate with hospitals in the Utrecht area as well as organisations for mental healthcare.
Financing
This project is financed through a SIA RAAK Publiek grant with registration number 08.029.
