Ethnic variations in compulsory detention under the Mental Health Act: a systematic review and meta-analysis of international data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence suggests that black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups have an increased risk of involuntary psychiatric care. However, to our knowledge, there is no published meta-analysis that brings together both international and UK literature and allows for comparison of the two. This study examined compulsory detention in BAME and migrant groups in the UK and internationally, and aimed to expand upon existing systematic reviews and meta-analyses of the rates of detention for BAME populations.

Methods

For this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched five databases (PsychINFO, MEDLINE, Cochrane Controlled Register of Trials, Embase, and CINAHL) for quantitative studies comparing involuntary admission, readmission, and inpatient bed days between BAME or

SUBMITTER: Barnett P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6494977 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature