Predictors of length of stay in psychiatric inpatient units: Does their effect vary across countries?

Conclusions The same patient characteristics have a different impact on LoS in different contexts. Thus, although some predictor variables related to clinical severity and social dysfunction appear of generalisable relevance, national studies on LoS are required to understand the complex influence of different patient characteristics on clinical practice in the given contexts.
Source: European Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research