Expert Consensus on Hospitalization for Assessment in Japan
Author Information
Author(s): Shiina Akihiro, Fujisaki Mihisa, Nagata Takako, Oda Yasunori, Suzuki Masatoshi, Yoshizawa Masahiro, Iyo Masaomi, Igarashi Yoshito
Primary Institution: Chiba University Hospital
Hypothesis
What are the expert opinions on the hospitalization process for mentally disordered offenders in Japan?
Conclusion
An expert consensus was established regarding hospitalization for assessment, clarifying the associated problems and recommendations for better management.
Supporting Evidence
- 299 out of 335 options reached expert consensus.
- 84% response rate from surveyed experts.
- Recommendations include the need for multidisciplinary teams in psychiatric examinations.
Takeaway
Experts in Japan agreed on how to better treat mentally ill offenders in hospitals, but there are still some areas where they don't fully agree.
Methodology
A written survey with a questionnaire of 335 options was mailed to 50 forensic mental health experts, receiving 42 responses.
Limitations
The survey could not cover all issues regarding hospitalization for assessment.
Participant Demographics
42 experts, mostly male, with extensive experience in forensic mental health.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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