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Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Acute agitation is a common reason for emergency department visits.
  • Managing agitated patients presents significant challenges for healthcare teams.
  • Effective management necessitates close interdisciplinary collaboration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the management of agitated patients in an emergency department setting.
  • To present an interprofessional medical care protocol (white code protocol).
  • To incorporate the perspectives of key stakeholders in this interdisciplinary model.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on acute agitation management.
  • Development and implementation of a standardized "white code protocol" for interprofessional care.
  • Qualitative data collection on the experiences of healthcare providers involved in the protocol.

Main Results:

  • The "white code protocol" provides a structured approach to managing agitated patients.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for successful patient care and safety.
  • Healthcare providers identified benefits and areas for improvement in the protocol.

Conclusions:

  • The "white code protocol" offers a framework for standardized, collaborative care of agitated patients.
  • Effective management of agitation relies on clear communication and teamwork among healthcare professionals.
  • Further refinement of the protocol based on provider feedback can enhance its efficacy.