The Danish Psychiatric Central Research Register

The aim of the register

The Danish Psychiatric Central Research Register was established as an electronic register in 1969 and contains data on all psychiatric hospital admissions from 1969 onwards. As of 01/01/1995, the register also contains information on outpatient contacts and emergency department visits.

Responsible authority

The Danish Health Data Authority

Population

All psychiatric hospital admissions as of 01/04/1969. Information on outpatient contacts as of 01/01/1995.

Variables

Accessing the data

Contact the Danish Health Data Authority

Period covered

1969-1995: Admissions
1995- : Admissions and outpatient contacts