Patient safety in inpatient psychiatry: a remaining frontier for health policy.
Shields MC, Stewart MT, Delaney KR. Patient Safety In Inpatient Psychiatry: A Remaining Frontier For Health Policy. Health Aff (Millwood). 2018;37(11):1853-1861. doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2018.0718.
Despite concerns regarding the safety and quality of care for hospitalized psychiatric patients, research exploring this area of patient safety is lacking. This commentary suggests several policy-focused strategies to improve the safety and patient-centeredness of inpatient psychiatric care, including payment reforms, incentive alignment, and increased funding for research.