Home assessment and treatment in a community psychiatric service.
The work of a new community-based crisis intervention team is described. 326 psychiatric emergencies were seen over a period of 3 years. An increasing proportion of these were acutely psychotic at the time of assessment. Home treatment was effective for a significant number of patients, including those with a previous history of hospital admission. Some practical and theoretical aspects of the service are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D003419:Crisis Intervention; D004637:Emergency Services, Psychiatric; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008605:Mental Health Services; D008875:Middle Aged; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000379:methods*; D012017:Referral and Consultation