Structured follow-up by general practitioners after deliberate self-poisoning: a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

General Practitioners (GPs) play an important role in the follow-up of patients after deliberate self-poisoning (DSP). The aim was to examine whether structured follow-up by GPs increased the content of, adherence to, and satisfaction with treatment after discharge from emergency departments.

Methods

This was a multicentre, randomised trial with blinded assignment. Five emergency departments and general practices in the catchment area participated. 202 patients discharged from emergency departments after DSP were assigned. The intervention was structured follow-up by the GP over a 6-month period with a minimum of five consultations, accompanied by written guidelines for the GPs with suggestions for motivating patients to follow treatment, assessing personal proble

SUBMITTER: Grimholt TK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4604741 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature