Early intervention by a rapid response team eases patient mental state deterioration
Researchers at Deakin University have evaluated a new proactive rapid-response system called DIvERT to manage patient mental state deterioration in hospitals. The system aims to intervene earlier than traditional reactive safety protocols like Code Grey.
Why it matters
Improving early intervention for mental health in acute hospital settings can significantly reduce patient distress and improve safety for both staff and patients.
by Tendayi Bruce Dziruni and Shahan Campbell, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University
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Add as preferred source Credit: RDNE Stock project from Pexels The strange noises, the bright lights, the unfamiliar setting, the constant busyness—these stimuli and more can take a toll on a patient's mental well-being when they're in the hospital for a physical ailment.
"We know the hospital environment can affect patients' minds and cause confusion; delirium is a major issue," said Tendayi Bruce Dziruni, a mental health nurse at Alfred Health and Ph.D. scholar at the Deakin Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Deakin Institute for Health Transformation.
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