Prediction of Psychiatric Inpatient Utilization: A Markov Chain Model.

Sweillam, Attia; Tardiff, Kenneth

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Publication Date: 1978

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Prediction of Psychiatric Inpatient Utilization: A Markov Chain Model.

Sweillam, Attia; Tardiff, Kenneth

Administration in Mental Health, v6 n2 p161-73 Win 1978

This study sought to develop and test a method for predicting inpatient utilization in the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene. A Markov chain mathematical model was developed and tested ex post facto for its accuracy in prediction of inpatient workload by age groups for two successive fiscal years. (Author)

Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Community Health Services, Mathematical Models, Mental Health Clinics, Models, Predictive Validity, Psychiatric Services, Research Projects

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Language: English

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