[Regional Variance of Rates of Involuntary Admission in Switzerland].

Abstract

Objective: Identification of predictors that contribute to explaining regional variance of involuntary admission (IA) in Switzerland.

Methods: Multiple regression analysis including potential predictors and regional rates of IA at the level of utilisation-based care regions.

Results: Authorisation to issue involuntary admission, assistance/guardianship, outpatient consultation rate in psychiatric practices, hospitalisation rate and urbanisation are significantly related to regional variation in IA rates.

Conclusion: Restrictive regulation of the authority to issue IA and voluntary outpatient psychosocial and administrative support measures can contribute to a reduction in the rates of IA.