Improving outcomes for people with acute mental illness in the emergency department: a data linkage study [ 2017 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Julia Crilly (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Gerry Fitzgerald ,  Prof Marianne Wallis ,  Prof Stuart Kinner

Brief description Currently, there is a lack of integration between emergency and mental health information systems. This means it is difficult for clinicians to comprehensively understand a patient’s interaction with other services – an important aspect when making treatment decisions. Our study will link 5 years of information from health, police and national death databases. This will identify areas where emergency services can be improved for vulnerable people seeking help for their mental health problem.

Funding Amount $AUD 257,881.25

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant