Clinically useful predictors for premature mortality among psychiatric patients visiting a psychiatric emergency room

Conclusion:
Persons visiting the PER had an increased SMR and substance use disorders were the strongest predictor of premature death within 3 years. However, death caused by substance use disorder is preventable, and PERs are ideal points of early intervention. Systematic screening for substance use disorder at the PER and/or crisis intervention teams may be effective intervention strategies.

Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - July 31, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Aagaard, J., Buus, N., Wernlund, A. G., Foldager, L., Merinder, L. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research