Compulsory Treatment Orders for Mental Disorders in Scotland (2007-2020)
Author Information
Author(s): Lisa Schölin, Rohan Borschmann, Arun Chopra
Primary Institution: Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, UK
Hypothesis
What are the number and characteristics of those treated under a compulsory treatment order and how have numbers changed over time?
Conclusion
There has been a marked rise of community-based compulsory treatment orders in Scotland.
Supporting Evidence
- The number of individuals on a community-based order increased by 118% from 2007 to 2020.
- 57.3% of orders starting in 2007 were extended, compared with 43.7% in 2020.
- The median duration was 6 months for first-time orders and 9 months for subsequent orders.
Takeaway
The number of people getting treatment for mental health issues in the community has increased a lot, and more people are now getting treated this way than in hospitals.
Methodology
Retrospective analysis of compulsory treatment orders in Scotland from 2007 to 2020.
Potential Biases
Potential underrepresentation of certain ethnic groups due to incomplete data.
Limitations
Missing data on ethnicity and SIMD categories, and lack of diagnostic information.
Participant Demographics
Participants included individuals treated under compulsory treatment orders, with a higher proportion from deprived and ethnic minority communities.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 34.9–38.1 to 48.9–52.7
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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