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Newest firstBackgroundExternal validations of existing risk models is an efficient step towards potential implementation, obviating the need to develop new models. However, validation in new clinical settings poses several challenges. ObjectiveTo externally validate the OxSATS tool using data from the Oxford Monitoring System for Self-harm in England. OxSATS is a validated tool to predict suicide after self-harm developed usi…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Understanding risk factors for violence in people with psychosis can inform risk management and violence prevention. However, much of the evidence comes from cross-sectional studies, and previous reviews require updating. Aims To synthesise evidence from longitudinal studies on risk factors for violence in people with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder or other affective psychoses. Metho…
Individuals with psychiatric disorders have significantly higher mortality rates than the general population. Despite identifying risk factors, few attempts have been made to systematically use this information to stratify mortality risk. To address this gap, we developed and externally validated a risk prediction model using national healthcare and social register data from two countries. Nationwide register data…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted healthcare activity across a broad range of clinical services. The NHS stopped non-urgent work in March 2020, later recommending services be restored to near-normal levels before winter where possible. AimsUsing routinely collected data, our aim was to describe changes in the volume and variation of coded clinical activity in general practice in: (i) cardiovascular dis…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Substance use disorder explains much of the excess risk of violent behaviour in psychotic disorders. However, it is unclear to what extent the pharmacological properties and subthreshold use of illicit substances are associated with violence. METHODS: Individuals with psychotic disorders were recruited for two nationwide projects: GROUP (N = 871) in the Netherlands and NEDEN (N = 921) in the United Kin…
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