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Factors Associated with False Positive Predictions in a Logistic Regression Model of High-Intensity Mental Health Service Use

2026-01-04 psychiatry and clinical psychology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundPredictive models in mental health can identify service users at risk of high-intensity care, enabling proactive interventions. However, false positive predictions may lead to over-medicalisation, inequitable resource use, and stigma. Understanding the factors associated with false positives can improve model interpretation and real-world application. AimsTo evaluate a previously validated prediction model for high-intensity (top decile) service use and identify false positive (FP) vs...

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