Markers of predicting discharge from forensic psychiatric hospitals in Czechia.
Ivan SebaloMartina Sebalo VňukováMartin AndersRadek PtáčekMarek PávPublished in: The International journal of social psychiatry (2024)
Factors like reduced risk behaviours, absence of mental retardation diagnosis, social support and secure post-release housing plans played significant roles. The results underscored the importance of using standardized assessment tools over clinical judgement. A standout insight was the unique challenges faced by patients diagnosed with mental retardation, emphasizing a need for specialized care units or tailored programmes.