Developing a consensus protocol for medical screening in psychiatric emergencies
Development of a Medical Screening Process for Patients With Acute Psychiatric Symptoms Presenting to the Emergency Department - Protocol for a Modified International Delphi Process
This study is trying to come up with a standard way to check the medical needs of people who show up with sudden mental health issues to make sure they get the right care every time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 23 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Basel) |
| Trial ID | NCT06936826 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to create a standardized protocol for medical screening in patients who present with acute psychiatric symptoms using the Delphi method. By engaging a panel of experts from psychiatry and emergency medicine, the study seeks to identify essential medical evaluations that should be routinely performed. The goal is to reduce variability in current practices and ensure that patients receive consistent and effective care. The modified Delphi approach involves multiple rounds of surveys to refine expert opinions and reach a consensus on best practices.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthcare professionals proficient in English with experience in medical screening processes in emergency departments.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have acute psychiatric symptoms or those who are not involved in medical screening processes will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved medical screening protocols that enhance patient safety and treatment outcomes in psychiatric emergencies.
How similar studies have performed: While the Delphi method has been used in various fields to reach consensus, this specific application in psychiatric emergency screening is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * proficient in English * possess prior experience with medical screening processes in the Emergency Department Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where this trial is running
Basel
- University Hospital Basel — Basel, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Luca Ünlü, MD
- Email: Luca.Uenlue@usb.ch
- Phone: +41 61 556 53 24
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.