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  • Health Outcomes

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  • Involuntary hospitalization, while life-saving, is associated with poor treatment satisfaction and increased re-hospitalization risk.
  • Limited research exists on the impact of transitioning from involuntary to voluntary hospitalization on patient outcomes.
  • This study addresses the gap by examining readmission rates after conversion from involuntary to voluntary treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare one-year readmission rates between patients who transitioned to voluntary hospitalization and those who remained involuntarily treated.
  • To assess the impact of conversion on psychiatric decompensation and healthcare utilization.

Main Methods:

  • Observational retrospective study using secondary data from adult psychiatric inpatients.
  • Patients admitted involuntarily between January 1st and December 31st, 2022, were categorized into two groups: converted to voluntary or remained involuntary.
  • One-year post-discharge data on readmissions and treatment status were collected and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • A total of 120 patients were included; 60.8% converted to voluntary hospitalization.
  • Involuntary inpatients exhibited significantly higher one-year readmission rates (36.2% vs. 15.3%) compared to those who converted to voluntary status.
  • Patients remaining involuntary were also more frequently readmitted under involuntary status (88.2% vs. 45.5%).

Conclusions:

  • Involuntary hospitalization is associated with poorer one-year outcomes, necessitating proportional use and periodic review.
  • Conversion to voluntary hospitalization is a viable option that respects patient autonomy.
  • Appropriate ongoing treatment following conversion does not exacerbate psychiatric decompensation.