Rapid response systems improve nurses’ management of mental state deterioration but require consistent leadership, supportive culture and ongoing training

Commentary on: Dziruni S, Brown L, Newton R, Moxham L. A Realist-Informed Evaluation of a Rapid Response System for Mental State Deterioration in Acute Hospitals: Testing Program Theories Through Interviews. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2025; 00: 1–19. doi:10.1111/inm.13325.