Sacre, Maya, Albert, Rikke and Hoe, Juanita ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4647-8950 (2021) What are the experiences and the perceptions of service users attending emergency department for a mental health crisis? A systematic review. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. ISSN 1445-8330

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Abstract

Historically, dualistic healthcare systems have resulted in limited mental health care provision within physical health settings, with service users reporting poor care specifically while attending emergency departments in a mental health crisis. Modern approaches to healthcare recognise these inequalities and are moving toward integrating healthcare systems that allow more holistic and seamless experiences for service users. This mixed-method review examines the experiences and perceptions of service users attending emergency departments for a mental health crisis. Systematic searches of eight databases on two platforms (EBSCO, OVID) and grey literature databases (Open Grey, Base) were conducted. Studies were systematically screened for inclusion based on predetermined eligibility criteria and quality assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Findings were tabulated and synthesised using thematic synthesis. Ten studies consisting of qualitative and mixed-method designs were included in the review. Five overarching themes emerged from the synthesis: social constructs, service provider, service provision, effectiveness, and emotional impact. The findings from this review show that service users continue to have negative experiences in emergency departments due to stigmatising attitudes and low skill in managing mental health needs. Whereas more positive experiences are attributed to the availability of mental health liaison services. Tackling stigma, improving communication and staff training, providing calm environments, addressing structural issues that promote better interagency working and reduce gaps in services are needed to improve mental health service user experience. Future research should focus on trauma-informed approaches in emergency departments to improve person-centred care for service users experiencing a mental health crisis.

Item Type:	Article
Identifier:	10.1111/inm.12968
Additional Information:	This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: [Sacre, M., Albert, R. and Hoe, J. (2022), What are the experiences and the perceptions of service users attending Emergency Department for a mental health crisis? A systematic review. Int J Mental Health Nurs. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12968], which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12968. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions. This article may not be enhanced, enriched or otherwise transformed into a derivative work, without express permission from Wiley or by statutory rights under applicable legislation. Copyright notices must not be removed, obscured or modified. The article must be linked to Wiley’s version of record on Wiley Online Library and any embedding, framing or otherwise making available the article or pages thereof by third parties from platforms, services and websites other than Wiley Online Library must be prohibited.
Keywords:	emergency department, mental health crisis, mental healthcare, patient experience, stigma
Subjects:	Medicine and health > Mental health Medicine and health
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Depositing User:	Juanita Hoe
Date Deposited:	10 Jan 2022 14:02
Last Modified:	04 Nov 2024 11:38
URI:	https://repository.uwl.ac.uk/id/eprint/8567

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