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Brief hospitalization: a two-year follow-up

M I Herz, J Endicott, R L Spitzer

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |May 1, 1977
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    Brief hospitalization is better for most patients, reducing inpatient time and improving functioning. Long-term data confirm this, with day care further decreasing inpatient days.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Standard hospitalization duration and effectiveness are debated.
    • The role of transitional day care in psychiatric treatment requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the long-term efficacy of brief versus standard hospitalization for newly admitted psychiatric inpatients.
    • To evaluate the impact of transitional day care on inpatient duration and patient outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • A controlled study followed 175 newly admitted inpatients living with families.
    • Interventions included brief hospitalization (with/without day care) and standard hospitalization.
    • Two-year follow-up data were collected to assess outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Brief hospitalization was preferable for most patients, leading to less inpatient time, reduced psychopathology, and improved role functioning.
    • Long-term data confirmed preliminary findings regarding the benefits of brief hospitalization.
    • Transitional day care use was associated with a reduction in the number of inpatient days, contrary to preliminary findings.

    Conclusions:

    • Brief hospitalization offers a more effective and efficient treatment approach for the majority of psychiatric inpatients.
    • Transitional day care can be a valuable component in reducing overall inpatient length of stay.

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