Temporal patterns and individual characteristics of compulsory treatment orders for mental disorders in Scotland from 2007 to 2020.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Compulsory mental health treatment has increased globally. In Scotland, compulsory treatment for >28 days is permitted under hospital- and community-based compulsory treatment orders. Community-based compulsory treatment has not been shown to lead to improved outcomes, and scrutiny of their use is needed.

Aims

To describe the trend, duration and demographic characteristics of compulsory treatment orders in Scotland over a 14-year period.

Method

We conducted a retrospective analysis of order use in Scotland from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2020, focusing on the (a) number and demographic characteristics of those treated, (b) duration, (c) extensions beyond the 6-month review point and (d) characteristics of new versus continued orders.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Scholin L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11698210 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature