Rural and remote communities often have complex and diverse mental health needs and
inadequate mental health services and infrastructure. Information and communication …

OBJECTIVE: To identify factors affecting variation in avoidable emergency admissions that
are not usually identified in statistical regression. METHODS: As part of an ethnographic …

Introduction Current research demonstrates higher prevalence of mental health related
emergency department (ED) presentations in rural areas, despite similar overall prevalence …

Presentations to emergency departments (EDs) for non‐fatal suicidal behaviour (NFSB) are
increasing in Australia and overseas. Our understanding of the factors contributing to this …

Objective To explore ED staff perceptions of the factors that influence accuracy of triage for
people with mental health problems. Methods This qualitative learning needs analysis used …

Background Mental health presentations are considered to be a difficult aspect of
emergency care. Although emergency department (ED) staff is qualified to provide …

Objectives: The study aimed to describe:(i) the perceived barriers faced by emergency
clinicians in the assessment and management of patients presenting with a mental health …

Background Mental health related presentations are common in Australian Emergency
Departments (EDs). We sought to better understand ED staff knowledge and levels of …

Emergency departments are often the first point of contact for individuals presenting to
healthcare services for assistance and treatment for mental ill health. Emergency …

Rural and remote communities often have complex and diverse mental health needs and
inadequate mental health services and infrastructure. Information and communication …