Behavioural assessment unit improves outcomes for patients with complex psychosocial needs

ConclusionA unit specifically designed to improve the care of patients requiring prolonged ED care due to mental illness and/or intoxication reduces the time spent in the ED and the use of some restrictive interventions. We recommend this model of care to EDs that care for this complex and challenging group of patients.
Source: Emergency Medicine Australasia - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research