Factors associated with involuntary psychiatric hospitalization in Portugal

Factors associated with involuntary psychiatric hospitalization in Portugal

Abstract Background Identifying which factors contribute to involuntary psychiatric hospitalization may support initiatives to reduce its frequency. This study examines the sociodemographic, clinical, and contextual factors associated with involuntary hospitalization of patients from five Portuguese...

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Main Authors: Manuela Silva, Ana Antunes, Sofia Azeredo-Lopes, Adriana Loureiro, Benedetto Saraceno, José Miguel Caldas-de-Almeida, Graça Cardoso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Subjects:
Mental health services
Involuntary psychiatric treatment
Involuntary psychiatric hospitalization
Compulsory admission
Health policy
Health system
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-021-00460-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-021-00460-4

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