Table 3.
Monthly number and mean Mental Health Act assessments for short-term sections (136 and 4) and medium-term to long-term sections (2 and 3) for those aged 18–65 years in Sunderland
| Monthly average (SD) before street triage (N=24) | Monthly average (SD) after street triage (N=13) | Per cent change in monthly average | t-Test | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term sections (72 hours) | ||||
| Section 136 | 15.3 (4.1) | 3.3 (3.7) | −78 | t=8.9, p<0.001 |
| Section 4 | 0.6 (0.8) | 1.1 (0.9) | +72 | t=1.6, p=0.13 |
| Total | 15.9 (4.3) | 4.4(3.9) | −72 | t=8.0, p<0.001 |
| Medium-term to long-term sections (28 days+) | (N=24) | (N=13) | ||
| Section 2 (28 days) | 11.2 (4.6) | 8.1 (2.3) | −28 | t=2.2, p=0.03 |
| Section 3 (6 months+) | 4.5 (3.1) | 4.5 (2.4) | −2 | t=0.1, p=0.94 |
| Total | 15.8 (7.0) | 12.5 (3.8) | −21 | t=1.5, p=0.13 |