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Psychiatric referral pattern in a general hospital
Singapore Medical Journal
|February 1, 1990
Summary
Psychiatric referrals at Tan Tock Seng Hospital showed distinct patterns, with suicidal tendency referrals differing from other reasons. This study analyzed trends over sixteen months, highlighting unique hospital consultation needs.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Hospital Administration
- Public Health
Background:
- Psychiatric consultations are crucial for inpatient care.
- Understanding referral patterns aids resource allocation and patient management.
- Previous studies in Singapore provide a baseline for comparison.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze psychiatric referral trends at Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
- To compare referral patterns for suicidal tendency versus other reasons.
- To identify unique characteristics influencing psychiatric consultation needs.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of inpatient psychiatric referrals.
- Data collected over a sixteen-month period (September 1986 - January 1988).
- Categorization of referrals into suicidal tendency and other reasons.
Main Results:
- A total of 494 inpatients were referred for psychiatric opinion.
- 181 referrals were for suicidal tendency, and 313 for other reasons.
- Referral patterns at Tan Tock Seng Hospital showed unique characteristics compared to previous studies.
Conclusions:
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital exhibits a specific pattern of psychiatric consultation requirements.
- Patient characteristics unique to the hospital influence referral trends.
- Findings contribute to understanding psychiatric care needs in a general hospital setting.