What are the effects of implementing patient-controlled admissions in inpatient care? A study protocol of a large-scale implementation and naturalistic evaluation for adult and adolescent patients with severe psychiatric conditions throughout Region Stockholm

Maria Smitmanis Lyle, Emelie Allenius, Sigrid Salomonsson, Anna Björkdahl, Mattias Strand, Lena Flyckt, Clara Hellner, Tobias Lundgren, Nitya Jayaram-Lindström, Alexander Rozental, Maria Smitmanis Lyle, Emelie Allenius, Sigrid Salomonsson, Anna Björkdahl, Mattias Strand, Lena Flyckt, Clara Hellner, Tobias Lundgren, Nitya Jayaram-Lindström, Alexander Rozental

Abstract

Introduction: Patient-controlled admissions (PCAs) represent a change in psychiatric inpatient care where patients are allowed to decide for themselves when hospitalisation might be required. Prior research has demonstrated that PCA increase the number of admissions, but decrease days in inpatient care, while both the admissions to and days in involuntary care decrease. However, investigations have been restricted to specific patient groups and have not examined other possible benefits, such as effects on symptoms, quality of life and autonomy.

Methods and analysis: This study explores the implementation process and effects of PCA in Region Stockholm, who is currently introducing PCA for all patients with severe psychiatric conditions and extensive healthcare utilisation. In total, the study comprises approximately 45 inpatient wards, including child and adolescent psychiatry. In a naturalistic evaluation, patients assigned PCA will be followed up to 36 months, both with regard to hospitalisation rates and self-reported outcomes. In addition, qualitative studies will explore the experiences of patients, caregivers of adolescents and healthcare providers.

Ethics and dissemination: Approval has been granted by the Swedish Ethical Review Authority (Dnr: 2020-06498). The findings from this study will be disseminated via publications in international peer-reviewed journals, at scientific conferences, as part of two doctoral theses, and through the Swedish Partnership for Mental Health.

Trial registration number: NCT04862897.

Keywords: Adult psychiatry; Child & adolescent psychiatry; PSYCHIATRY.

Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: None declared.

© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2022. Re-use permitted under CC BY. Published by BMJ.

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