A multidisciplinary expert consensus on optimal acute adult psychiatric inpatient care in Hong Kong

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Chak Fai · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Kathy Chan · Kwai Chung Hospital

Janelle Yorke · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Grace W. K. Ho · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Wai Ching Yan · Kowloon Hospital

C.W. Law · Queen Mary Hospital

Wai Song Yeung ·

Abstract

Experts in Hong Kong reached consensus on the need for more psychiatric beds than currently available to achieve a balanced care system. This study also presents consensus on a nurse-inpatient ratio that would require investments in more staff and has the potential to improve the quality of inpatient treatment and efficiency of care.

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Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints Emergency and Acute Care Studies Psychiatric care and mental health services

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Published in: Frontiers in Public Health

Volume 13, pp. 1719409-1719409

DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1719409

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A multidisciplinary expert consensus on optimal acute adult psychiatric inpatient care in Hong Kong

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