Evaluation of the need for health psychology services in an emergency room setting: Exploration of patient and provider needs

A needs assessment was conducted to explore the need for health psychology services in an emergency room setting. Information was to be gathered from healthcare providers in an emergency room setting and patients who presented to the emergency room. Due to unforeseen complications, patient data was not collected. Healthcare provider information was collected through a structured interview format. Interview data was then analyzed for themes and then organized into concepts by using Cross-case and Content analysis. Concepts were interpreted and explained in the context of how health psychology can address the identified needs. Despite limitations of the study, results indicated that health psychology may be utilized in an emergency room setting and patients and providers could benefit from these services. Implications and suggestions for implementation of health psychology services are discussed.