Emergency Physicians' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Psychiatric Emergencies in Makkah's General Hospitals in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Raghad M AliAbdulkarim A AljabriNahla H HaririGhadi S BokhariShahad A AlturkistaniNidaa A AlbishriHamza A AlzahraniShuruq A AlghamdiRenad T AlhazmiEnas H AlfalogyPublished in: Advances in medical education and practice (2024)
The study showed that EPs have positive attitudes toward psychiatric patients, but their knowledge varied based on age, occupation levels, and years of experience. There were significant knowledge gaps, particularly regarding effective communication with psychiatric patients. Additionally, many EPs manage psychiatric patients without being aware of the psychiatric resources in their hospital. Improving medical school curricula and postgraduate training can enhance care. However, more research in this field is needed.