Mental health presentations to the emergency department: A perspective on the involvement of social support networks

Donna Marynowski-Traczyk; Marc Broadbent; Stuart A Kinner; Gerard FitzGerald; Ed Heffernan; Amy Johnston; Jesse T Young; Gerben Keijzers; Paul Scuffham; Emma Bosley; Melinda Martin-Khan; Ping Zhang; Julia Crilly

doi:10.1016/j.auec.2019.06.002

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Mental health presentations to the emergency department: A perspective on the involvement of social support networks

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Mental health presentations to the emergency department: A perspective on the involvement of social support networks

Donna Marynowski-Traczyk, Marc Broadbent, Stuart A Kinner, Gerard FitzGerald, Ed Heffernan, Amy Johnston, Jesse T Young, Gerben Keijzers, Paul Scuffham, Emma Bosley, …

Australasian Emergency Care, Vol.22(3), pp.162-167

2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.auec.2019.06.002

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Abstract

Mental health

emergency department

social support network

consumer

The involvement of families, carers and significant others (i.e. social support networks) has a positive corollary for a person experiencing mental health problems. Accordingly, in Australia involvement of social support networks within mental health services is endorsed in national health policy and service guidelines. Despite the endorsement, this is yet to be fully realised in all areas that provide mental health services, including emergency departments. Social support networks are integral in the provision of mental health consumers' care. Supporting the involvement of social support networks in the emergency department can provide healthcare services with opportunities for enhanced and cost-effective care, contributing to improved outcomes for consumers. An overview of some of the barriers and facilitators of social support network involvement is provided. The intention of this paper is to encourage reflection and dialogue on this important area of mental health service provision and support the evolution of a new paradigm of research into social support network involvement in the emergency department.

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Title: Mental health presentations to the emergency department: A perspective on the involvement of social support networks
Authors: Donna Marynowski-Traczyk (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine
Marc Broadbent (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine
Stuart A Kinner (Author) - University of Melbourne
Gerard FitzGerald (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Ed Heffernan (Author) - Queensland Health
Amy Johnston (Author) - University of Queensland
Jesse T Young (Author) - University of Melbourne
Gerben Keijzers (Author) - Bond University
Paul Scuffham (Author) - Griffith University
Emma Bosley (Author) - Queensland Ambulance Service
Melinda Martin-Khan (Author) - University of Queensland
Ping Zhang (Author) - Griffith University
Julia Crilly (Author) - Griffith University
Publication details: Australasian Emergency Care, Vol.22(3), pp.162-167
Publisher: College of Emergency Nursing Australia (CENA)
Date published: 2019
DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2019.06.002
ISSN: 2588-994X
Organisation Unit: School of Health - Nursing; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450715402621
Output Type: Journal article

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