Understanding frequent use of urgent and emergency care
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study talks to people who often use urgent care or emergency services, their caregivers, and care professionals to understand their experiences and find ways to improve care. It involves an interview to share your story and insights.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You either use urgent or emergency care services often (5+ unplanned visits in a year), or you care for someone who does, or you are a health or social care professional involved in urgent care in Dorset
- You can agree to take part and are willing to have an audio-recorded interview
- You are not currently having a mental health crisis requiring immediate help
- You have no history of violence or aggression toward health or social care staff
- You are not currently staying in hospital for treatment
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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