March 3, 2026Open Access

Hospital mortality among psychiatric inpatients: a cross-sectional study, Brazil, 2023

Key Points

Hospital mortality is low but reveals significant inequalities in psychiatric care.
The analysis highlights the importance of incorporating mortality indicators into mental health surveillance.
Cross-sectional study examines hospital mortality rates among psychiatric inpatients in Brazil.
Addressing these inequalities may enhance care management and patient safety in the healthcare system.

Abstract

Despite the low hospital mortality rate, the results revealed inequalities and challenges in psychiatric care. Incorporating this indicator into mental health surveillance can contribute to improving management and safety of care within the Brazilian Unified Health System.

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