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ArticleBJPsych open2025

Place of death and healthcare utilisation at the end of life among individuals with mental and behavioural disorders as underlying cause of death: population-level multiple-register study.

Maja Magdalena Olsson, Christopher Holmberg, Cecilia Larsdotter, Stina Nyblom, Joakim Öhlén

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Maja Magdalena OlssonDepartment of Nursing Science, Sophiahemmet University, Stockholm, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2228-5134
Christopher HolmbergInstitute of Health and Care Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6493-3817
Cecilia LarsdotterDepartment of Nursing Science, Sophiahemmet University, Stockholm, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3660-6306
Stina NyblomInstitute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; and Palliative Centre, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4998-0324
Joakim ÖhlénInstitute of Health and Care Sciences, and Centre for Person-centred Care (GPCC) Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2429-8705

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Abstract

backgroundUnderstanding the place of death for individuals with mental and behavioural disorders (MBDs) is essential for identifying disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, as well as addressing broader health inequities within this population.

aimsTo examine the place of death among individuals in Sweden with the underlying cause of death reported as a MBD and compare variations between diagnostic groups, as well as explore associations between place of death and individual, sociodemographic and clinical factors.

methodThis population-level analysis used death certificate data (gender, age, underlying cause of death and place of death) recorded between 2013 and 2019 and other national register data. MBD group differences were compared using chi-square tests (χ

resultsThe final sample consisted of 2875 individuals. Our regression model revealed that individuals with MBDs other than intellectual disabilities were less likely to die in hospitals (odds ratio 0.60-0.134 [95% CI = 0.014-0.651]) or care homes (odds ratio 0.11-0.97 [95% CI = 0.003-0.355]) than at home. Substance use disorders were the most common underlying cause of death (61.3%). This group consisted predominantly of men (78.8%, χ

conclusionsIndividuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are more likely to die in hospitals or care homes than at home. Those with MBDs, particularly substance use disorders, face a high risk of premature death, highlighting gaps in healthcare and palliative care provision for these populations.

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Mental and behavioural diseasesplace of deathsevere mental illness

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PMCPMC11733492

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