Table 1 Results of the Multiple Set analysis for the effect of “medical experience.“ The statistical differences within the PHEP group (inexperienced, experienced, very experienced) and within the PS group (inexperienced, experienced, very experienced) were calculated by means of pairwise chi-square tests. PHEP: Prehospital emergency physician, PS: Psychiatrist, Q: Question. For detailed information on the underlying answers, see [6]
PHEP experience p-value | PS experience p-value | |
|---|---|---|
Q1: Rating of the emergency call “psychiatric emergency.“ | 0.24 | 0.19 |
Q2: Reasons for refusal of hospital admission. | 0.64 | 0.96 |
Q3: Casuistry: Post-traumatic stress disorder, agitation, hyperventilation, verbal calming not possible. | 0.13 | 0.98 |
Q3a: Different options for medication application in the casuistry/psychiatric emergency. | 0.66 | 0.47 |
Q4: Possible elements of a treatment protocol for the psychiatric emergency. | 0.64 | 0.43 |
Q7: Requirement for further training and information for emergency physicians. | 0.80 | 0.06 |