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Is there a relationship between risk assessment and observation level?

A M Kettles1, E Moir, P Woods

  • 1Grampian Primary Care NHS Trust, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.

Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
|March 11, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This study found a link between patient risk assessment and the level of observation required in acute and forensic settings. Specific assessment variables influence observation levels, suggesting tailored approaches may be needed for different clinical areas.

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Existing literature separates patient assessment and observation levels.
  • Limited research explores the direct relationship between risk assessment criteria and subsequent observation decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between risk assessment criteria and patient observation levels.
  • To determine if this relationship is consistent across acute and forensic clinical areas.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective data collection using a specifically designed instrument.
  • Analysis included Logistic Regression, Chi-square, and cross-tabulations.

Main Results:

  • A significant relationship was identified between risk assessment and enhanced observation levels upon admission.

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  • This relationship was specifically linked to seven out of twelve assessed risk variables.
  • Findings suggest potential variations in assessment-observation relationships across different clinical settings.

    • Conclusions:

    • Risk assessment is a key factor in determining patient observation levels.
    • The specific variables influencing this relationship may differ between acute and forensic areas.
    • Individualized profiles for the assessment-observation relationship could exist within distinct clinical environments.