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Using demographic and clinical variables to predict the length of stay of "incompetent to stand trial" patients

Creator:

Ficken, Carl Theodore

Abstract:

In Oregon, "Incompetent to Stand Trial (1ST) Patients" were observed to be increasing in number, remaining in the hospital longer, and costing more to treat. A study was designed to investigate variables that could be used to predict their length of stay at Oregon State Hospital. Data for thirteen independent...

Resource Type:

Dissertation