Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of psychiatric re-hospitalizations

Segregated individuals with mental disorders, families without support or guidance concerning disease and treatment, and unprepared professionals are some of the factors that can contribute to re-hospitalizations. This study identifies sociodemographic variables, clinical conditions, diagnoses and t...

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Published in:Revista latino-americana de enfermagem 2010-08, Vol.18 (4), p.800-808
Main Authors: de Castro, Sueli Aparecida, Furegato, Antonia Regina Ferreira, Santos, Jair Licio Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Brazil
Commitment of Mentally Ill
Female
Hospital Records
Hospitals, Psychiatric
Humans
Institutionalization
Length of Stay
Male
Mental Disorders - diagnosis
Mental Disorders - nursing
Mental Disorders - therapy
Mental Health
Middle Aged
NURSING
Patient Readmission
Psychiatric Nursing
Public Policy
Socioeconomic Factors
Time Factors
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Summary:Segregated individuals with mental disorders, families without support or guidance concerning disease and treatment, and unprepared professionals are some of the factors that can contribute to re-hospitalizations. This study identifies sociodemographic variables, clinical conditions, diagnoses and treatments in order to identify their relationship with psychiatric re-hospitalizations. This is an exploratory and descriptive study. A form was used to search data in patients' files from 2006 and 2007 in a regional psychiatric facility. A total of 681 re-hospitalizations were identified, the majority due to treatment abandonment. Length of hospitalization was higher for women between 40 and 49 years of age. Positive associations of sociodemographic data with previous hospitalizations were found, such as type of discharge, and physical and mental condition, which is in accordance with the literature. Readmissions are associated with sociodemographic and clinical indicators. These findings can guide care and public policies regarding mental health.
ISSN:0104-1169
1518-8345
0104-1169
DOI:10.1590/s0104-11692010000400020