Table 1 Incidence and prevalence of OC in absolute numbers and rates, and proportion (%) of OC patients of all discharged involuntarily admitted patients as of January 1st 2008–2013 in Northern Norway. Rates are per 100,000 population above 18 years of age. Based on 345 OC orders for 286 patients in the period 2008–2012
From: Patients on outpatient commitment orders in Northern Norway
2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Incidence | |||||
New OC orders, absolute numbers | 57 | 60 | 57 | 49 | 40 |
Incidence rates | 31.5 | 33.2 | 31.5 | 27.1 | 22.1 |
Number of involuntary inpatient admissions | 608 | 643 | 695 | 692 | 553 |
Percentage discharged with an OC order | 9.4 | 9.3 | 8.2 | 7.1 | 7.2 |
Prevalence | |||||
Point prevalence; number of persons | 108 | 118 | 130 | 123 | 109 |
Point prevalence rates | 59.8 | 65.4 | 72.1 | 68.1 | 60.4 |