Patient clinical and demographic factors associated with involuntary psychiatric admission in the northern territory top end

CONCLUSIONS: Further research regarding the influence of patient demographics and clinical factors on rates of involuntary admissions, particularly for Aboriginal patients, is recommended. The findings prompt discussion on strategies to improve monitoring of involuntary care and barriers to voluntary treatment.PMID:38605531 | DOI:10.1177/10398562241245292

Source: Australasian Psychiatry - April 12, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jessica Lowes Nicholas Ferguson Daniel Bressington David Mitchell Source Type: research