Reason | Organic/mixed | Functional | All | p-value of χ2 test |
---|---|---|---|---|
% (n = 83) | % (n = 128) | % | ||
At unacceptable risk of deliberate self-harm | 10 | 39 | 27 | <0.001 |
At unacceptable risk of accidental self-harm | 16 | 11 | 13 | 0.316 |
At unacceptable risk of self-neglect | 27 | 47 | 39 | 0.003 |
At unacceptable risk of falls | 10 | 5 | 7 | 0.250 |
At unacceptable risk of harming others | 36 | 10 | 20 | <0.001 |
At unacceptable risk of abuse/exploitation | 5a | 7 | 6 | 0.514 |
For general diagnostic assessment | 42 | 38 | 40 | 0.573 |
For behaviour management | 54 | 38 | 45 | 0.023 |
For review of medication | 70 | 61 | 64 | 0.185 |
For other treatment | 6 | 9 | 8 | 0.491 |
For assessment of future care needs/placement | 53 | 23 | 35 | <0.001 |
To relieve carer stress | 34 | 28 | 30 | 0.387 |
Other breakdown of care | 12 | 6 | 9 | 0.141 |