Emergency Physicians’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Psychiatric Emergencies in Makkah’s General Hospitals in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

• DOI: 10.2147/amep.s463479
• Publication Date: 2024-05-22T05:55:07Z
• Authors: Raghad Ali; Abdulkarim Aljabri; Nahla Hariri; Ghadi Bokhari; Shahad Alturkistani; Nidaa Albishri; Hamza Alzahrani; Shuruq Alghamdi; Renad Alhazmi; Enas Alfalogy
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study

Purpose: This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of emergency physicians (EPs) related psychiatric emergencies (PEs) in Makkah's general hospitals. Sample Methods: was an observational cross-sectional using online survey distributed 138 EPs departments (EDs) six public hospitals Makkah City, Saudi Arabia, between March 15 May 1, 2023. A convenience sample used for data collection. The questionnaire developed after surveys literature were reviewed. Results: 59.9% aged 20– 30 years. Most (68.8%) worked that had facilities. Regarding only 30% doctors considered knowledgeable: majority could identify PEs (79.7%), perform mental status examinations (71.0%), distinguish physical symptoms (66.7%), communicate with patients (58.0%). However, 52.9% initiate management plans by prescribing medication patients. In relation attitude, most disagreed idea healthcare practitioners do not need advocate (67.4%), but many (62.3%) assumed they have responsibility manage patients, felt conducting evaluations is challenging because busy environment there. As regards practice, mentally ill (60.9%) managed or referred practices, 56.5% advised these upon discharge. Conclusion: showed positive attitudes toward their knowledge varied based on age, occupation levels, years experience. There significant gaps, particularly regarding effective communication Additionally, without being aware resources hospital. Improving medical school curricula postgraduate training can enhance care. more research this field needed. Keywords: departments, hospitals, examination