A study of mental status and anamnestic factors related to the decision for inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Reviewed previous studies of the determinants of disposition decision-making. Experimental flaws in these studies are indicated. A study of the intake decision process and its relationship to mental status and anamnestic variables obtained during the intake examination is presented (N = 523). Results suggest that diagnoses of psychosis and personality disorder are rleated to inpatient care, while the diagnosis of neurosis is related to outpatient care. In addition, depressed/suicidal symptomatology is found to be related to inpatient treatment, while a previous history of either sexual maladjustment or stubbornness/retardation is found to be related to outpatient care. Results are discussed in terms of universal and local criteria that are involved in intake decision-making.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D008609:Mental Status Schedule; D011567:Psychiatric Department, Hospital; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales