Management practice and discharge outcome of patients with psychiatric disorder admitted to psychiatry wards of selected specialized settings in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence on treatment practice, discharge outcomes, and associated factors in patients with psychiatric disorders are rarely discussed in Ethiopia. Results from the available studies are also seldom consistent and miss important factors, including treatment-related variables. Therefore, this study intended to describe management practice and discharge outcome among adult psychiatric patients admitted to psychiatry wards of selected specialized settings in Ethiopia. By pointing out associated factors, this study will also provide insight on targets to improve discharge outcomes.

Patients and methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 278 adult psychiatry patients admitted to the psychiatry wards of Jimma Medical Center and St. Amanuel Mental Specialize

SUBMITTER: Semman MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10190027 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature