American Journal of Psychiatry · 1985 · 16 citations · 5 references
MedicineGeriatric MedicinePsychiatryGeriatric CareGeriatric PsychiatryMental Health CareInpatient Psychiatric CareLength Of Stay AnalysisLength Of Stay ManagementMental IllnessPersonality DisordersPsychiatric-mental Health CareActual Length Of StayDiagnosis-related Group ReimbursementLength Of StayLength Of Stay DeterminantsLength Of Stay PredictionLength Of Stay ReductionLength Of Stay ReimbursementProlonged Length Of Stay
Comparing patient-predicted to actual length of stay of 127 general psychiatric inpatients, the authors found excessive length of stay among demented geriatric patients and young patients with personality disorders. They recommend altering treatment provision to reduce stays to diagnosis-related-group standards.
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Neurobiology of Mood Disorders
David L. Dünner · American Journal of Psychiatry · 1985 · 311 citations
Medicine, Neurobiology, Neuroscience +17