@article{ref1,
title="The impact of violence reduction initiatives on emergency department attendance",
journal="Scottish medical journal",
year="2015",
author="Rainey, S. R. and Simpson, J. and Page, S. and Crowley, M. and Evans, J. and Sheridan, Mark and Ireland, A. J.",
volume="60",
number="2",
pages="90-94",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Recent violence reduction initiatives in Glasgow have led to a reduction in recorded levels of violent crime.(1) This study evaluates the impact of these initiatives on assault-related emergency department attendances and admissions. <br><br>METHODS: A retrospective observational study conducted in Glasgow Royal Infirmary's emergency department comparing assault-related emergency department attendances and hospital admissions over two 30-day study periods (April 2010 and April 2012). The primary outcome measure was the change in assault-related emergency department attendances. The secondary outcome measure was the impact on assault-related hospital and critical care admissions. <br><br>RESULTS: In April 2010, there were 6098 emergency department attendances, 301 (4.9%) were due to assault. In April 2012, there were 7236 emergency department attendances, 263 (3.6%) were due to assault, representing a significant reduction in assault-related attendances (p < 0.01). There were significant reductions in level 1 admissions 2010 n = 56 (19.2%), 2012 n = 36 (14.0%) p = 0.04 and critical care admissions, 2010 n = 5 (1.7%), 2012 n = 1 (0.4%) p = 0.04. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Violence reduction initiatives in Glasgow have contributed to a reduction in assault-related emergency department attendance at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The reduction in hospital admissions, in particular critical care admissions, suggests a reduction in morbidity and cost to the National Health Service.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0036-9330",
doi="10.1177/0036933015576297",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0036933015576297"
}