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This study investigates predictors of hospitalization and rapid tranquilization in psychiatric emergencies within a hospital setting.

August 5, 2026International Review of PsychiatryOpen Access

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry: Predictors of hospitalization, rapid tranquilization and consultation appropriateness

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AVAntonio VentriglioUniversity of Foggia SGSabrina GammoneUniversity of Foggia GIGiulio IanzanoUniversity of Foggia

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Retrospective study explores predictors of hospitalization and rapid tranquillization in psychiatric emergencies, indicating service improvement areas.

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This study investigates predictors of hospitalization and rapid tranquilization in psychiatric emergencies within a hospital setting.
Retrospective observational study of 447 psychiatric consultations within one year
Evaluated clinical characteristics and consultation appropriateness
Examined predictors of hospitalization and rapid tranquillization
20.2% of consultations resulted in psychiatric hospitalization
61.2% required rapid tranquillization, primarily using benzodiazepines
Consultations were deemed appropriate in 89.0% of cases

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Ventriglio et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a72e84e226790f3706581d2 https://doi.org/10.1080/09540261.2026.2711632

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Retrospective study explores predictors of hospitalization and rapid tranquillization in psychiatric emergencies, indicating service improvement areas.

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry: Predictors of hospitalization, rapid tranquilization and consultation appropriateness

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Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry: Predictors of hospitalization, rapid tranquilization and consultation appropriateness

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