Johnson JH, Klingler DE, Giannetti RA. A study of mental status and anamnestic factors related to the decision for inpatient or outpatient treatment.
J Clin Psychol 1979;
35:844-50. [PMID:
512015 DOI:
10.1002/1097-4679(197910)35:4<844::aid-jclp2270350433>3.0.co;2-g]
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Abstract
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.
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