Use of Multimodal Technology to Identify Digital Correlates of Violence Among Inpatients With Serious Mental Illness: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The study examined multimodal technologies to identify correlates of violence among inpatients with serious mental illness.

Methods

Twenty-eight high-risk inpatients were provided with smartphones adapted for data collection. Participants recorded their thoughts and behaviors by using self-report software. Sensors embedded in each device (microphone and accelerometers) and throughout the inpatient unit (Bluetooth beacons) captured patients' activity and location.

Results

Self-reported delusions were associated with violent ideation (odds ratio [OR]=3.08), damaging property (OR=8.24), and physical aggression (OR=12.39). Alcohol and cigarette cravings were associated with violent ideation (OR=5.20 and OR=6.08, respectively), damaging property (OR=3.71 and OR=4

SUBMITTER: Ben-Zeev D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5891222 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature