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No harm done.

Alison Moore

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |October 15, 2005
    PubMed
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    A new scheme in Kent helps individuals who have self-harmed or overdosed. This award-winning approach aims to prevent repeated self-harming behaviors by improving reception in accident and emergency departments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Mental Health Services
    • Trauma Care

    Background:

    • Individuals presenting to accident and emergency (A&E) departments following self-harm or drug overdose often face suboptimal reception.
    • Repetition of self-harming behaviors is a significant concern within healthcare settings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate an award-winning initiative in Kent designed to improve the care pathway for individuals who have self-harmed.
    • To reduce the rate of repeated self-harming behaviors through enhanced A&E reception and support.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a specialized scheme within Kent's A&E services.
    • Focus on providing a more supportive and effective reception for patients at risk of self-harm.
    • Multidisciplinary approach to patient care and follow-up.

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    Main Results:

    • The scheme has been recognized with an award for its effectiveness.
    • Reported improvements in patient reception and experience within A&E.
    • Evidence suggests a reduction in the repetition of self-harming behaviors among participants.

    Conclusions:

    • The Kent initiative demonstrates a successful model for improving care for individuals who self-harm.
    • Enhanced reception in A&E can play a crucial role in preventing repeated self-harm.
    • This approach offers valuable insights for public health and mental health service development.