Understanding those who seek frequent psychiatric hospitalizations.

摘要: In the period after deinstitutionalization, there has been a rise in hospital readmission rates. It is estimated that rate for individuals who are frequent users of psychiatric inpatient services approximately 40% to 50% within 1 year discharge. Attempts determine predictors recidivism have identified multiple variables, some which mutually contradictory. Furthermore, comparison among studies difficult given methodological and theoretical limitations. Despite such issues, however, one consistent predictor rehospitalization person's history past admissions. seems those shown pattern seeking tend repeat this treatment-seeking behavior. The aim report critically examine rehospitalization. A better understanding engage persistent may assist nurses planning care more suited their needs.