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Consumer perceptions of involuntary outpatient commitment.

R Borum1, M Swartz, S Riley

  • 1Department of Mental Health, Law and Policy at the Florida Mental Health Institute of the University of Florida, Tampa 33612, USA. borum@fmhi.usf.edu

Psychiatric Services (Washington, D.C.)
|November 5, 1999
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People with severe mental illness believe court-ordered outpatient commitment helps them attend appointments and take medication. This legal intervention is perceived to improve treatment adherence and reduce hospitalizations.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Mental Health Law
  • Public Health Policy
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) presents significant challenges to treatment adherence.
  • Outpatient commitment (OC) is a legal mechanism aimed at ensuring community-based treatment for individuals with SPMI.
  • Understanding patient perceptions of OC is crucial for its effective implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine patient beliefs regarding the provisions of outpatient commitment.
  • To assess the perceived effects of outpatient commitment on treatment adherence and outcomes among individuals with SPMI.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 306 individuals with SPMI awaiting outpatient commitment.
  • Participants' beliefs about OC requirements and their perceived impact were collected.
Keywords:
Mental Health Therapies

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Main Results:

  • Over 80% of respondents believed OC mandates attending mental health appointments and adhering to prescribed medication.
  • More than 75% perceived OC as increasing the likelihood of keeping appointments, taking medication, and avoiding hospitalization.

Conclusions:

  • Individuals with SPMI awaiting OC largely perceive its provisions as beneficial for treatment adherence.
  • Patient beliefs suggest OC is viewed as a supportive measure for managing mental health and preventing relapse.