Evaluation of a national clinical programme for the management of self-harm in hospital emergency departments: impact on patient outcomes and the provision of care
Journal
BMC psychiatry
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
1
Pages
917
Date Issued
2023-12-07
Author(s)
Abstract
Emergency departments are important points of intervention, to reduce the risk of further self-harm and suicide. A national programme to standardise the management of people presenting to the emergency department with self-harm and suicidal ideation (NCPSHI) was introduced in Ireland in 2014. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the NCPSHI on patient outcomes and provision of care.
Subjects
Assessment; Emergency department; Emergency psychiatry; Hospital services; Interrupted time series; Repetition; Self-harm
Type
journal article