Co-creating safe spaces: Study protocol for translational research on innovative alternatives to the emergency department for people experiencing emotional distress and/or suicidal crisis.
Michelle BanfieldScott J FitzpatrickHeather LambMelanie GiugniAlison L CalearErin StewartMaree PavloudisLucy EllenGinny SargentHelen SkeatBronwen EdwardsBenn MillerAmelia GulliverLouise A EllisVida BliokasPurity GojMelissa LeeKelly StewartGlenda WebbMerkitta MainCarrie LumbyKelly WellsCarolyn McKayPhilip J BatterhamAlyssa R MorseFiona Shandnull nullPublished in: PloS one (2022)
This study will enable an extensive investigation of safe spaces that will inform local delivery and provide a broader understanding of the key features of safe spaces as acceptable and effective alternatives to hospital-based care for people experiencing emotional distress and/or suicidal crisis. This study will also contribute to a growing body of research on the role and benefits of peer support and provide critical new knowledge on the successes and challenges of service co-design to inform future practice.