Available Comparisons Reported in Three CT ERPO Study Publications
| Current study (2013–2020) | Swanson et al. 20174 (1999–2013) | Norko and Baranoski 20143 (1999–2013) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (n) | 1,407 | 762 | 764 |
| Gender | — | ||
| Male | 92.5% | 92% | — |
| Female | — | ||
| Mean age | 47.6 years | 47 years | — |
| Who initiated ERPO | |||
| Family | 44.7% | 41% | — |
| Healthcare providers | 8.3% | 8% (employer or clinician) | — |
| Type of risk | |||
| Self-harm | 69.3% | 61% (based on n = 702) | |
| Harm to others | 38.4% | 32% | |
| Rural or suburban | 92.5% | — | 76% |
| Mental health treatment | |||
| No DMHAS history | 57.2% | — | 89.2% |
| Active DMHAS treatment | 7.1% | — | <1% |
| Substance use | |||
| Alcohol use | 28.5% | — | 30% |
| Drug use | 10.5% | — | <5% |
| Action taken by police | |||
| Sent to ER | 78% male; 92.4% female | — | 60% male; 80% female |
| Arrested | 18.7% | — | 20% |
| Both | 8.3% | — | 16% |
| Weapons ordered held by court | 50.9% petitions granted (data available for 80% of cases) | — | 68% (data available for < 30% of cases) |