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