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Inductive content analysis was used to analyze interview transcripts; descriptive statistics were used to summarize demographic characteristics.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Data Sources<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Participants were recruited from an urban academic hospital where they had presented to the ED for a mental health or substance use concern, received a post-discharge brief contact intervention, and consented to a follow-up interview.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Patients presented to the emergency department for a variety of mental health and substance use concerns. Four themes were generated: value of human connection and feeling cared for\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">; p<\/jats:italic>\n                      ositive impact on mental health and coping\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">;<\/jats:italic>\n                      impact of individual circumstances\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">; and r<\/jats:italic>\n                      ecommendations for future program development\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">.<\/jats:italic>\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Telephone-delivered brief contact interventions were experienced as a supportive, and provided social- and emotional-support for patients to bridge a vulnerable transition period after emergency department discharge. Perceived benefits were greatest for individuals with fewer social or therapeutic supports.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Implications for the profession and\/or patient care<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Brief contact interventions can strengthen continuity of care, mitigate feelings of abandonment, and promote patient safety post-discharge. Implementation requires clarity, consistency, and can be done in collaboration with community support services.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Impact<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Findings can inform emergency department-to-community transitions, particularly for individuals facing isolation. This intervention can maintain communication between patients and nurses\/mental health providers.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Reporting Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study adhered to the SRQR guidelines for qualitative research.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Patient Contribution<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Patients who received wellness checks contributed as participants, sharing their experiences and recommendations. 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