The UPDATE-ED Study V1.0
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Understanding Psychological Distress And Therapeutic Environment in the Emergency Department (UPDATE-ED)
IRAS ID
343721
Contact name
Rajendra Raman
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
NHS Fife
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
This research aims to establish the number of patients coming to Emergency Departments (EDs) with issues relating to mental health, alcohol or drugs, or in some form of psychological distress, including those for whom this was not the main reason for attending ED. We will collect anonymous information on age, gender, ethnicity, when and how they came to the ED, where and how they are cared for whilst in the ED, and what happens to them afterwards. With this information we hope to build a better picture of these patients so we can go on to design and test ways to improve their care in the future.
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
24/NW/0346
Date of REC Opinion
19 Nov 2024
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion