People with psychosis experiences of accessing accident and emergency
Research type
Research Study
Full title
How people with psychosis experience Accident and Emergency departments: A thematic analysis
IRAS ID
255934
Contact name
Laura O'Brien-King
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
The University of Manchester
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
NHS001498, Sponsor reference
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 4 months, 1 days
Research summary
Many people go to Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments for help during times of perceived risk to self, such as when they have hurt themselves or felt that they have wanted to. There has been limited research to date, which has looked at peoples’ experiences of going to A&E for mental health reasons. These studies have found that people can have negative experiences at A&E and have reported factors such as waiting times, staff interactions and the environment, which in turn, can further negatively impact upon their mental health.
Psychosis is a mental health condition that can involve unusual experiences, such as hearing, seeing, feeling, smelling and tasting things that other people do not. We know that people diagnosed with problems that involve psychosis can sometimes feel like hurting themselves and may attend A&E for help. No previous research studies have asked people with psychosis about their experiences of going to A&E, particularly within a context where they are experiencing risk to self.
In this study we will interview people with psychosis who have been to A&E for help when they have hurt themselves or felt that they have wanted to. We will ask people to tell us about what they have experienced at A&E. People who will take part will be aged 18 years or older and will be currently receiving care as part of an NHS mental health care service.
It is important to study people’s experiences of A&E, to enable us to find out what has been helpful or not helpful, to ensure people receive the right care and support. The study findings will allow us to develop better guidance for staff and hospitals so that they can provide better quality care.
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester West Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/NW/0118
Date of REC Opinion
25 Mar 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion