Abstract

Absconding, where patients under an involuntary mental health order leave hospital without permission that may result in patient harm and professional emotion impact for nursing staff.This study was described the characteristics of the absconding patient in a psychiatric hospital in Taiwan from January 2012 to November 2017.

Authors

Mei-Ling Lin

Author Details

Mei-Ling Lin, PhD, Nursing Department, Tsaotun Psychiatric Center of Ministry of Health and Welfare in Taiwan, Taichung, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Lambda Beta at-Large

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Absconding, Taiwan, Psychiatric Inpatients

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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The profile of absconding psychiatric inpatients in a psychiatric hospital in central of Taiwan

Melbourne, Australia

Absconding, where patients under an involuntary mental health order leave hospital without permission that may result in patient harm and professional emotion impact for nursing staff.This study was described the characteristics of the absconding patient in a psychiatric hospital in Taiwan from January 2012 to November 2017.