Screening and Educating Emergency Department Attendees on Health-risk Behaviours

Aim: To determine the feasibility and potential efficacy of a proactive approach using a brief self-determination theory-based intervention to help people attending the ED modify their health-risk behaviours and lead healthier lives. Objectives 1. To assess the recruitment, participation and retention rates of targeted participants in an emergency department 2. To ascertain the feasibility of screening, recruiting and educating people to change health-risk behaviours in the emergency department