(function(doc, html, url) { var widget = doc.createElement("div"); widget.innerHTML = html; var script = doc.currentScript; // e = a.currentScript; if (!script) { var scripts = doc.scripts; for (var i = 0; i < scripts.length; ++i) { script = scripts[i]; if (script.src && script.src.indexOf(url) != -1) break; } } script.parentElement.replaceChild(widget, script); }(document, '

Less coercion during Psychiatric Ambulance versus Police transport in mental health crises.

What is it about?

This study in Amsterdam evaluated the implementation of psychiatric ambulances for transportation of individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, in terms of coercion and safety. How does this mode of transportation fare compared to police transportation?

Why is it important?

Police officers are often the first to respond to emergency calls involving persons who are in a mental health crisis and who show aggressive or suicidal behavior, and officers typically remain responsible for transporting an individual in crisis to psychiatric emergency units when needed. However, police officers usually receive limited training in managing psychiatric disorders and in responding to individuals experiencing psychiatric symptoms or crises, which may increase the risk for preventable escalation and the use of restrictive measures.

Read more on Kudos…
The following have contributed to this page:
Jeroen Zoeteman
' ,"url"));