%0 Journal Article
%T Knowledge and confidence of Australian emergency department clinicians in managing patients with mental health-related presentations: findings from a national qualitative study
%A George A Jelinek
%A Tracey J Weiland
%A Claire Mackinlay
%A Marie Gerdtz
%A and Nicole Hill
%J International Journal of Emergency Medicine
%D 2013
%I BioMed Central
%R 10.1186/1865-1380-6-2
%X Participants were most concerned about knowledge gaps in risk assessment, particularly for self-harming patients, violent and aggressive patients and their management, and distinguishing psychiatric from physical illness. Staff confidence was enhanced by better availability of skilled psychiatric support staff to assist in clinical decision-making for complex cases and via the provision of a safe ED environment. Strategies to enhance the care of patients with mental health presentations in Australian emergency departments should address these gaps in knowledge and confidence.
%K Emergency department
%K Mental health
%K Learning needs analysis
%K Knowledge
%K Confidence
%U http://www.intjem.com/content/6/1/2/abstract