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  • Healthcare Management
  • Medical Sociology

Background:

  • Factitious disorders (FDs) are frequently misdiagnosed, with the ICD-10 code F68.1 underutilized.
  • Understanding FD patient characteristics is crucial for improving diagnostic accuracy and patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze characteristics of patients diagnosed with Factitious Disorders in Germany.
  • To identify factors influencing the assignment of the F68.1 diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of German diagnosis-related group (DRG) statistics.
  • Examination of variables including patient demographics, referral patterns, hospital stay details, department, surgical procedures, and costs.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in FD assignment rates were observed based on patient and institution origin.
  • Typical FD patients are often women in their late thirties from rural areas, referred by other healthcare providers.
  • Dermatology, neurology, emergency, and internal medicine departments most frequently encounter FD patients; surgery occurs in approximately 20% of cases.
  • Average inpatient stay is around 25 days in a single department, with case mix revenue typically under €5000.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a detailed profile of patients with Factitious Disorders in Germany.
  • Findings can inform clinical practice, leading to earlier and more accurate diagnosis of FDs.
  • Improved recognition of FD characteristics can optimize healthcare resource allocation and patient management.