Table 4.
Use of health services during the past 12 months, at 6- years of follow-up
| Total (n = 79) | Step-down (n =42) | Outpatient (n = 37) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with GP visits |
92% |
93% |
92% |
| Patient visiting GP for mental health issues |
57% |
50% |
65% |
| Median number of GP visits |
4 |
4 |
5 |
| Currently receiving psychiatric treatment* |
48% |
44% |
53% |
| Outpatient treatment |
29% |
21% |
38% |
| Contact with psychiatric emergency |
3% |
2% |
3% |
| Contact with a psychiatric nurse |
11% |
10% |
14% |
| Substance addiction clinic |
5% |
2.5% |
3% |
| Regular psychiatric medication | 43% | 33% | 54% |
*Includes any form of psychiatric treatment (e.g., regular contact with a psychiatric nurse, psychiatric medication, regular psychotherapy, or day treatment at a psychiatric hospital).