Why psychiatric bed capacity varies widely: Strategic questions on global mental health.
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Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 41071837.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004761 and PMC identifier 12513577.
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Abstract
A recent PLOS Medicine study reveals the wide variation in psychiatric bed numbers across the US. Globally, capacity differs 80-fold among OECD countries, reflecting history, policy, and care models. Without global standards and access, the efficiency and quality of psychiatric care remain uneven.
Medical subject headings
- Global Health
- Mental Health
- Mental Health Services
- Hospital Bed Capacity
- Mental Disorders