Key result
High scores on the BPRS thought disorder factor and self-neglect item, along with a high number of previous admissions, correctly predicted 30-day psychiatric readmission in 86% of cases.
Why the study?
What factors predict early readmission within 30 days of discharge in psychiatric patients?
Observational (n=189)
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What factors predict early readmission within 30 days of discharge in psychiatric patients?
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High scores on BPRS thought disorder and self-neglect, along with previous admissions, strongly predict 30-day psychiatric readmission.
Chester Swett (1995) conducted an observational in Acute psychiatric symptoms (n=189). BPRS thought disorder and self-neglect scores, and previous admissions vs. Patients not readmitted within 30 days was evaluated on Early readmission (within 30 days of discharge). High scores on the BPRS thought disorder factor and self-neglect item, along with a high number of previous admissions, correctly predicted 30-day psychiatric readmission in 86% of cases.
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