Factors associated with patient readmission to a specialised psychiatric hospital in the Eastern Cape

Background: Hospital readmissions increase healthcare system costs and can place additional strain on already sparse government funds and under-resourced hospitals. Few studies have investigated readmission of patients in mental health facilities in South Africa. Aim: The study aimed to identify th...

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Main Authors: Razia Gaida, Chinedum Okafor, Lichelle Janse van Vuuren, Adlai S. Davids
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2022-12-01
Series:South African Journal of Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://sajp.org.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/1878