Factors influencing the length of stay in forensic psychiatric settings: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Forensic psychiatry is often associated with long admissions and has a high cost of care. There is little known about factors influencing length of stay (LOS), and no previous systematic review has synthesised the available data. This paper aims to identify factors influencing the LOS in forensic psychiatry hospitals to inform care and interventions that may reduce the length of admissions.

Methodology

A systematic review was conducted by searching major databases, including PubMed, EMBASE and PsycInfo, from inception until May 2022. Observational studies conducted in forensic hospitals that examined associations between variables of interest and LOS were included. Following data extraction, the Newcastle‒Ottawa Scale was used for quality appraisal. No meta-analys

SUBMITTER: Dima A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10981349 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature