Digital snapshot to reduce restraint use in ER
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests using a special digital picture or video (a 'snapshot') to help Emergency Department staff understand and care for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The goal is to reduce the use of restraints and make the visit a better experience for you or your loved one.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You or your family member visited a Northwell Health Emergency Department in the last year.
- You have a confirmed intellectual or developmental disability (like autism, Down syndrome, or other learning/thinking differences).
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a smartphone or tablet that connects to the internet.
- You feel most comfortable speaking English.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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