Tool to help assess and prevent agitation in emergency departments
Clinical Decision Support Tool to Assess Risk and Prevent Agitation Events
This study is creating a helpful tool for emergency doctors to better spot and manage agitation in patients, making sure everyone gets the care they need during mental health crises in the emergency room.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904858 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a clinical decision support tool aimed at assessing the risk of agitation in patients visiting emergency departments. By utilizing advanced clinical prediction modeling and health informatics, the project seeks to improve the management of mental health crises in non-psychiatric emergency settings. The research will involve training emergency physicians to better recognize and address symptoms of agitation, ultimately enhancing patient safety and care. The project is supported by a team of experts in biostatistics and psychiatric services, ensuring a comprehensive approach to the issue.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals presenting with symptoms of agitation or mental health crises in emergency department settings.
Not a fit: Patients who do not exhibit symptoms of agitation or mental health crises may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer emergency department environments and improved outcomes for patients experiencing agitation.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in developing clinical decision support tools for managing mental health crises, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wong, Ambrose H — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Wong, Ambrose H
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.