Overview
Abfraction refers to patients leaving unauthorized from psychiatric services, a phenomenon with limited knowledge in forensic psychiatric settings 1. Rates of absconsion and re-absconsion can be significant, with higher rates observed in less secure units 1.Diagnosis
No diagnostic criteria or grading systems for abfraction were identified in the provided abstracts.Management
No specific management strategies for abfraction were identified in the provided abstracts.Special Populations
No information regarding special populations and abfraction was identified in the provided abstracts.Key Recommendations
References
1 Olagunju AT, Bouskill SL, Olagunju TO, Prat SS, Mamak M, Chaimowitz GA. Absconsion in forensic psychiatric services: a systematic review of literature. CNS spectrums 2022. link