Number of inpatients per doctor per day in Chinese psychiatric hospitals 2015-2021
the average among all hospitals, demonstrating the chronic challenge facing the mental healthcare sector in the country. Although the number of psychiatric hospitals grew significantly in the past decade, the demand for treatments also rose considerably. Due to the nature of mental conditions, many patients need to remain in hospitals for long periods, adding burdens to hospitals and their staff.
In 2021, every doctor in Chinese psychiatric hospitals treated, on average, more than 10 inpatients per day. The figure is almost four times higher than