TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - The impact of violence reduction initiatives on emergency department attendance
JO  - Scottish medical journal
A1  - Rainey, S. R.
A1  - Simpson, J.
A1  - Page, S.
A1  - Crowley, M.
A1  - Evans, J.
A1  - Sheridan, Mark
A1  - Ireland, A. J.
SP  - 90
EP  - 94
VL  - 60
IS  - 2
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0036-9330
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0036933015576297
ID  - ref1
ER  -