Discharge of adolescents with mental health problems against medical advice: Findings from adult mental health inpatient facilities across Ontario, Canada

Volume: 210, Issue: 3, Pages: 1161 - 1167
Published: Dec 30, 2013
Abstract
Little is known about discharge against medical advice (DAMA) among adolescents with mental health problems. The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of DAMA and provide some insight into the factors that influence DAMA among adolescents with mental health problems using a large dataset from Ontario, Canada. Data on 1811 adolescents aged 14-18 years who were discharged from adult mental health beds between October 2005 and March...
Paper Details
Title
Discharge of adolescents with mental health problems against medical advice: Findings from adult mental health inpatient facilities across Ontario, Canada
Published Date
Dec 30, 2013
Volume
210
Issue
3
Pages
1161 - 1167
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