The clinical and demographic profile of inpatient psychosis admissions in Ireland.

Abstract

Objectives: To examine the clinical and demographic profile of inpatient psychosis admissions in Ireland.

Methods: Anonymised data was extracted from the Health Research Board (HRB) National Psychiatric Inpatient Reporting System (NPIRS) from 2013-2022. The NPIRS database is maintained by the HRB and records all admissions to inpatient units and hospitals on the register of approved centres under the Mental Health Act 2001. Data was reviewed and analysed using SPSS V26.

Results: There were 43,963 psychosis admissions over the 10-year period corresponding to 26% of all psychiatric admissions. Males accounted for 58% of psychosis admissions. The median age at first admission was 36 years of age for males and 42 years of age for females. Median length of stay in days was longer for psychosis admissions (median = 20 days IQR = 8-43) than for other mental health disorders (median = 13 days IQR = 4.0-33).

Conclusions: Understanding the clinical and demographic profile of psychosis related inpatient psychiatric admissions in Ireland provides insights that can inform effective service planning and care delivery. The findings of this study have particular relevance for the implementation and evolution of the Health Service Executive Early Intervention in Psychosis Clinical Programme.