Characteristics of absconders from a general health service, Rasoul Akram Hospital in 2013

Conclusions The present study identified single males, younger patients, psychiatric disease, underlying illness, and addiction as common features of escapees. Particular attention in observing, improvement in observation methods, and staff focusing on engagement could be helpful in decreasing the number of absconding events.
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research