Table 5. Experiences using an advance decision (AD) in a crisis.

Question	Collapsed Likert scales	n	% (n=88)
To what extent did mental health staff respect the contents of your AD?	Highly - completely	44	50
	Slightly - moderately	31	35
	Not at all	12	14
What effect did your AD have on your recovery from your crisis?	Faster	53	60
	No effect	26	32
	Slower	2	2
	I don’t know	7	8
What effect did your AD have on your experience of treatment?	Better	53	60
	No effect	29	33
	Worse	6	7
	I don’t know	4	5
How helpful was your AD in reducing physical harm?	Very - extremely	30	34
	Slightly - moderately	25	28
	Not at all	18	20
	Missing	15	17
How helpful was your AD in reducing harm to relationships?	Very - extremely	39	44
	Slightly - moderately	26	30
	Not at all	14	16
	Missing	9	10
How helpful was your AD in reducing overspending?	Very - extremely	20	23
	Slightly - moderately	35	40
	Not at all helpful	21	24
	Missing	12	14
How happy are you with how your AD has been used in general?	Happy	48	55
	Neutral or unhappy	39	44