An Attempt to Stem the Tide: Exploring the Effect of a 90-Day Transitional Care Intervention on Readmissions to an Acute Male Psychiatric Unit in South Africa.

Introduction: Pressure on inpatient beds often results in premature discharges, which may precipitate early readmission. This has prompted an increased interest in transitional care interventions to bridge the gap between in- and outpatient care to reduce such readmissions. Our study aimed to assess the effect of a Transitional Care Service (TCS) on readmission rates in a high pressure inpatient service which utilizes a premature discharge policy to address bed pressures.