Table 3

Indicator-total correlations and Cronbach’s alphas for standardised indicator scores

IndicatorsIndicator-total correlationCronbach’s alpha if item omitted
(1) High dose antipsychotics0.460.60
(2) Antipsychotic polypharmacy0.630.55
(3) Atypical polypharmacy0.350.64
(4) Multiple PRN0.560.57
(5) Low dose mood stabilisers0.320.64
(6) Hypnotic prescribing–0.040.73
(7) Benzodiazepines:antidepressants0.410.62