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Mental health problems contribute to global burdens of disease and pediatric patients are not exempt.1 Despite this high burden, significant variability exists in how hospitals manage acute pediatric mental health. Research has demonstrated that verbal de-escalation and agitation focused medications allow for reduction in use of physical restraints.2 Additionally, lethal means counseling has demonstrated reduction in firearm deaths when performed.3 Finally, the use of routine screening labs has been shown to have no change in ED management. This study sought to assess these common areas of variability in pediatric mental care to establish institutional baselines. This baseline data will provide information that will be used to make targeted quality improvements to improve care for children ages 12-18 years presenting to the ED for an acute mental health concern.

Publication Date

5-9-2025

Disciplines

Pediatrics

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2025 Research Day Corewell Health West, Grand Rapids, MI, May 9, 2025. Abstract 1799

Preliminary Data: Improving Mental Health Processes, Workflows, and Responses

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