INTRODUCTION: There is little knowledge of predictors for involuntary hospitalizations in
acute psychiatric units. METHOD: The Multi-center study of Acute Psychiatry included all …

Background and aim: Mental health legislation varies considerably from one country to the
other. This study aims to describe the characteristics of the individuals who are brought in by …

Objective: Compulsory admission to a psychiatric hospital is associated with a three-to
fourfold increase in the risk of another compulsory admission. Given the rising numbers of …

Methods This study was part of a prospective cohort study consisting of all consecutive
emergency consultations from the Psychiatric Emergency Service Amsterdam (PESA) …

Objectives To determine rates and risk factors for adverse outcomes in patients discharged
from forensic psychiatric services. Method We conducted a historical cohort study of all …

Background: Involuntary admission is challenging in terms of providing the most effective but
least restrictive care in accordance with the country's regulations. A better understanding of …

This study describes the prevalence of adverse events and length of stay in forensic
psychiatric patients with and without a restriction order. Detailed clinical and administrative …

This article compares civil law issues associated with involuntary hospitalization in
psychiatric establishments of 12 European countries, and comments on differences …

Background Patients with psychiatric problems often seek help and assistance in hospital
emergency departments. An important task of emergency room staff is to decide whether …

BackgroundSecure hospitals are a high-cost, low-volume service consuming around a fifth
of the overall mental health budget in England and Wales. AimsA systematic review and …