Table 2.
Perceived Coercion Questionnaire (PCQ) scores
| Variable | Involuntarily admitted | Voluntarily admitted | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self subscale | 16.7 (5.0) | 18.9 (4.4) | 0.003 |
| Family subscale | 15.5 (6.0) | 15.0 (6.4) | 0.555 |
| Legal subscalea | 5.6 (2.2) | 3.1 (2.1) | 0.001 |
| Finance subscale | 12.8 (5.5) | 13.8 (5.9) | 0.259 |
| Health subscaleb | 10.3 (3.5) | 11.2 (3.1) | 0.076 |
| Work subscale | 9.2 (5.2) | 10.1 (5.1) | 0.256 |
| Total PCQ | 76.2 (18.9) | 78.0 (18.5) | 0.536 |
| Number of patients | 63 | 129 |
Values represent the mean (standard deviation)
aThe Legal subscale of the PCQ underwent minor revisions to account for differences in the Norwegian legal system (see Additional file 1)
bThe Health subscale of the PCQ has been validated, but it was altered for the present study (see Additional file 1)