Not only clinical factors but also institutional characteristics were associated with prolonged LOS. Our study provided useful information for improvement in psychiatric services and indicated the need to consider the division of roles between healthcare/welfare institutions and psychiatric-related resource allocation. Interventions should be considered for achieving shorter LOS for psychiatric patients.
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