Rate of community treatment orders and readmission orders following reconfiguration of community mental health services

Abstract

Objectives: Community treatment orders (CTOs) are a controversial practice as they extend the practice of involuntary treatment into the community. This study aimed to determine whether there was a difference in the rate of CTOs and revocation (readmission) orders following the implementation of a recovery-orientated model across four adult mental health services. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted prior to and after the reconfiguration of services. Population data for those aged 15 to 65 were obtained from a census and rate rates were calculated. Results: Prior to the reconfiguration, there were 893 individuals subject to a CTO and 136 of these individuals had a revocation ..