Spanish experts consensus on emergency psychiatric care in hospital emergency departments.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The demand for urgent psychiatric care is increasing, but in Spain there are no clear recommendations for emergency departments (ED) on how to optimize care for patients with psychiatric emergencies. We aimed to provide expert consensus recommendations on the requirements for general hospitals´ emergency departments to treat patients with urgent psychiatric symptoms.

Methods

We used a modified Delphi technique. A scientific committee compiled 36 statements based on literature search and clinical experience. The statements covered the organizational model, facilities, staffing, safety, patient interventions, and staff training. A panel of 38 psychiatry specialists with expertise in psychiatric emergencies evaluated the questionnaire in two rounds.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Gordillo-Urbano RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11225242 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature