Records from 1,228 consecutively admitted patients (74.5% male) to an inpatient detoxification unit in Barcelona between
1993 and 2006 were examined to determine factors associated with discharge against medical advice (AMA).
21.5% of admissions were discharged AMA. In multiple logistic regression and compared with patients who were
medically discharged, those discharged AMA were younger, more likely to be dependent on heroin, other opiates, cocaine
or psychostimulants, or to be experiencing red...
Records from 1,228 consecutively admitted patients (74.5% male) to an inpatient detoxification unit in Barcelona between
1993 and 2006 were examined to determine factors associated with discharge against medical advice (AMA).
21.5% of admissions were discharged AMA. In multiple logistic regression and compared with patients who were
medically discharged, those discharged AMA were younger, more likely to be dependent on heroin, other opiates, cocaine
or psychostimulants, or to be experiencing reduction or elimination methadone maintenance therapy [reference
category: alcohol]. The provision of assistance to clinicians in identifying the patients who are most at risk of leaving
inpatient detoxification AMA will enhance their ability to motivate such patients to stay in treatment.
Citació
Gilchrist, G. [et al.]. Factors associated with discharge against medical advice from an alcohol and drug inpatient detoxifcation unit in Barcelona between 1993 and 2006. "Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems", 2012, vol. 14, núm. 1, p. 35-44.
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