UKRAINS'KYI VISNYK PSYKHONEVROLOHII

The Scientific and Practical Journal of Medicine
ISSN 2079-0325(p)
DOI 10.36927/2079-0325

THE IMPACT OF WAR ON INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC CARE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: THE EXPERIENCE OF A REGIONAL PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL

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This study aimed to analyze the impact of war on psychiatric hospitalization duration and disorder structure using data from a regional psychiatric department during 2022, 2023, 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. From the comparison of indicators it was revealed a marked reduction in inpatient stay length, increased bed turnover, and a higher proportion of patients with stress-related and substance use disorders. These trends reflect a significant shift toward crisis-oriented psychiatric care in wartime, underscoring the need to strengthen outpatient and multidisciplinary services.

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