Length of stay of general psychiatric inpatients in the United States: systematic review.
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Authors
Tulloch, Alex D
Fearon, Paul
David, Anthony S
Issue Date
2011-May
Type
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review
Systematic Review
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review
Systematic Review
Language
en
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Abstract
Psychiatric length of stay (LOS) has reduced but is still longer than for physical disorders. Inpatient costs are 16% of total mental health spending. Regression analyses of the determinants of LOS for US adult psychiatric inpatients were systematically reviewed. Most studies predated recent LOS reductions. Psychosis, female gender and larger hospital size were associated with longer LOS, while discharge against medical advice, prospective payment, being married, being detained and either younger or middle age were associated with shorter LOS. Associations appeared consistent, especially where sample size was above 3,000. Updated studies should be adequately powered and include the variables above.
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Tulloch, A. D., Fearon, P., & David, A. S. (2011). Length of stay of general psychiatric inpatients in the United States: systematic review. Administration and policy in mental health, 38(3), 155–168. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-010-0310-3
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Administration and policy in mental health
Volume
38
Issue
3
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ISSN
1573-3289