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Friedlander A, Sinai D, Zilcha-Mano S, Weiser M, Caspi A, Lichtenberg P, Amitai Z, Tzur Bitan D. Development of the Therapeutic Alliance in Alternative Settings to Psychiatric Hospitalization: An Open Comparative Study. Psychiatr Serv 2024; 75:549-555. [PMID: 38500450 DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.20230009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Patient-therapist alliance in two alternative treatment settings developed similarly to that in traditional psychiatric hospitalization.
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- Avraham Friedlander
- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel (Friedlander); Drora and Pinchas Zachai Division of Psychiatry, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel (Friedlander, Weiser, Caspi, Amitai); Ramat-Chen Brüll Mental Health Center, Tel Aviv District, Clalit Health Services Community Division, Tel Aviv, Israel (Sinai); Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology, Reichman University, Herzliya, Israel (Sinai); Departments of Psychology (Zilcha-Mano) and Community Mental Health (Tzur Bitan), University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel; Department of Psychiatry, Tel Aviv University, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel (Weiser, Amitai); Soteria Israel, Jerusalem Mental Health Center, and Department of Psychiatry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem (Lichtenberg); Shalvata Mental Health Center, Hod Hasharon, Israel (Tzur Bitan)
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel (Friedlander); Drora and Pinchas Zachai Division of Psychiatry, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel (Friedlander, Weiser, Caspi, Amitai); Ramat-Chen Brüll Mental Health Center, Tel Aviv District, Clalit Health Services Community Division, Tel Aviv, Israel (Sinai); Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology, Reichman University, Herzliya, Israel (Sinai); Departments of Psychology (Zilcha-Mano) and Community Mental Health (Tzur Bitan), University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel; Department of Psychiatry, Tel Aviv University, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel (Weiser, Amitai); Soteria Israel, Jerusalem Mental Health Center, and Department of Psychiatry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem (Lichtenberg); Shalvata Mental Health Center, Hod Hasharon, Israel (Tzur Bitan)
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel (Friedlander); Drora and Pinchas Zachai Division of Psychiatry, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel (Friedlander, Weiser, Caspi, Amitai); Ramat-Chen Brüll Mental Health Center, Tel Aviv District, Clalit Health Services Community Division, Tel Aviv, Israel (Sinai); Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology, Reichman University, Herzliya, Israel (Sinai); Departments of Psychology (Zilcha-Mano) and Community Mental Health (Tzur Bitan), University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel; Department of Psychiatry, Tel Aviv University, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel (Weiser, Amitai); Soteria Israel, Jerusalem Mental Health Center, and Department of Psychiatry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem (Lichtenberg); Shalvata Mental Health Center, Hod Hasharon, Israel (Tzur Bitan)
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel (Friedlander); Drora and Pinchas Zachai Division of Psychiatry, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel (Friedlander, Weiser, Caspi, Amitai); Ramat-Chen Brüll Mental Health Center, Tel Aviv District, Clalit Health Services Community Division, Tel Aviv, Israel (Sinai); Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology, Reichman University, Herzliya, Israel (Sinai); Departments of Psychology (Zilcha-Mano) and Community Mental Health (Tzur Bitan), University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel; Department of Psychiatry, Tel Aviv University, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel (Weiser, Amitai); Soteria Israel, Jerusalem Mental Health Center, and Department of Psychiatry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem (Lichtenberg); Shalvata Mental Health Center, Hod Hasharon, Israel (Tzur Bitan)
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel (Friedlander); Drora and Pinchas Zachai Division of Psychiatry, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel (Friedlander, Weiser, Caspi, Amitai); Ramat-Chen Brüll Mental Health Center, Tel Aviv District, Clalit Health Services Community Division, Tel Aviv, Israel (Sinai); Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology, Reichman University, Herzliya, Israel (Sinai); Departments of Psychology (Zilcha-Mano) and Community Mental Health (Tzur Bitan), University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel; Department of Psychiatry, Tel Aviv University, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel (Weiser, Amitai); Soteria Israel, Jerusalem Mental Health Center, and Department of Psychiatry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem (Lichtenberg); Shalvata Mental Health Center, Hod Hasharon, Israel (Tzur Bitan)
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel (Friedlander); Drora and Pinchas Zachai Division of Psychiatry, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel (Friedlander, Weiser, Caspi, Amitai); Ramat-Chen Brüll Mental Health Center, Tel Aviv District, Clalit Health Services Community Division, Tel Aviv, Israel (Sinai); Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology, Reichman University, Herzliya, Israel (Sinai); Departments of Psychology (Zilcha-Mano) and Community Mental Health (Tzur Bitan), University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel; Department of Psychiatry, Tel Aviv University, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel (Weiser, Amitai); Soteria Israel, Jerusalem Mental Health Center, and Department of Psychiatry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem (Lichtenberg); Shalvata Mental Health Center, Hod Hasharon, Israel (Tzur Bitan)
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel (Friedlander); Drora and Pinchas Zachai Division of Psychiatry, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel (Friedlander, Weiser, Caspi, Amitai); Ramat-Chen Brüll Mental Health Center, Tel Aviv District, Clalit Health Services Community Division, Tel Aviv, Israel (Sinai); Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology, Reichman University, Herzliya, Israel (Sinai); Departments of Psychology (Zilcha-Mano) and Community Mental Health (Tzur Bitan), University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel; Department of Psychiatry, Tel Aviv University, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel (Weiser, Amitai); Soteria Israel, Jerusalem Mental Health Center, and Department of Psychiatry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem (Lichtenberg); Shalvata Mental Health Center, Hod Hasharon, Israel (Tzur Bitan)
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel (Friedlander); Drora and Pinchas Zachai Division of Psychiatry, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel (Friedlander, Weiser, Caspi, Amitai); Ramat-Chen Brüll Mental Health Center, Tel Aviv District, Clalit Health Services Community Division, Tel Aviv, Israel (Sinai); Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology, Reichman University, Herzliya, Israel (Sinai); Departments of Psychology (Zilcha-Mano) and Community Mental Health (Tzur Bitan), University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel; Department of Psychiatry, Tel Aviv University, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel (Weiser, Amitai); Soteria Israel, Jerusalem Mental Health Center, and Department of Psychiatry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem (Lichtenberg); Shalvata Mental Health Center, Hod Hasharon, Israel (Tzur Bitan)
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Lamb D, Milton A, Forsyth R, Lloyd-Evans B, Akther S, Fullarton K, O'Hanlon P, Johnson S, Morant N. Implementation of a crisis resolution team service improvement programme: a qualitative study of the critical ingredients for success. Int J Ment Health Syst 2024; 18:18. [PMID: 38704589 PMCID: PMC11069280 DOI: 10.1186/s13033-024-00638-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Crisis Resolution Teams (CRTs) offer home-based care for people in mental health crisis, as an alternative to hospital admission. The success of CRTs in England has been variable. In response to this, the CRT Optimization and RElapse prevention (CORE) study developed and trialled a 12-month Service Improvement Programme (SIP) based on a fidelity model. This paper describes a qualitative evaluation of the perspectives of CRT staff, managers, and programme facilitators. We identify barriers and facilitators to implementation, and mechanisms by which service improvements took place. METHODS Managers and staff from six purposively sampled CRTs were interviewed, as well as six facilitators who were employed to support the implementation of service improvement plans. Semi-structured focus groups and individual interviews were conducted and analysed using thematic analysis. FINDINGS A majority of participants viewed all components of the SIP as helpful in improving practice, although online resources were under-used. Perceived barriers to implementation centred principally around lack of staff time and ownership. Support from both senior staff and facilitators was essential in enabling teams to undertake the work associated with the SIP. All participating stakeholder groups reported that using the fidelity model to benchmark their CRT work to best practice and feel part of a 'bigger whole' was valuable. CONCLUSION CRT staff, managers and programme facilitators thought that a structured service improvement programme helped to increase fidelity to a best practice model. Flexibility (from all stakeholders) was key to enable service improvement actions to be manageable within time- and resource-poor teams.
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- Danielle Lamb
- Department of Applied Health Research, UCL, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT, UK.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Smith JG, Anderson K, Clarke G, Crowe C, Goldsmith LP, Jarman H, Johnson S, Lomani J, McDaid D, Park AL, Turner K, Gillard S. The effect of psychiatric decision unit services on inpatient admissions and mental health presentations in emergency departments: an interrupted time series analysis from two cities and one rural area in England. Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci 2024; 33:e15. [PMID: 38512000 DOI: 10.1017/s2045796024000209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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AIMS High-quality evidence is lacking for the impact on healthcare utilisation of short-stay alternatives to psychiatric inpatient services for people experiencing acute and/or complex mental health crises (known in England as psychiatric decision units [PDUs]). We assessed the extent to which changes in psychiatric hospital and emergency department (ED) activity were explained by implementation of PDUs in England using a quasi-experimental approach. METHODS We conducted an interrupted time series (ITS) analysis of weekly aggregated data pre- and post-PDU implementation in one rural and two urban sites using segmented regression, adjusting for temporal and seasonal trends. Primary outcomes were changes in the number of voluntary inpatient admissions to (acute) adult psychiatric wards and number of ED adult mental health-related attendances in the 24 months post-PDU implementation compared to that in the 24 months pre-PDU implementation. RESULTS The two PDUs (one urban and one rural) with longer (average) stays and high staff-to-patient ratios observed post-PDU decreases in the pattern of weekly voluntary psychiatric admissions relative to pre-PDU trend (Rural: -0.45%/week, 95% confidence interval [CI] = -0.78%, -0.12%; Urban: -0.49%/week, 95% CI = -0.73%, -0.25%); PDU implementation in each was associated with an estimated 35-38% reduction in total voluntary admissions in the post-PDU period. The (urban) PDU with the highest throughput, lowest staff-to-patient ratio and shortest average stay observed a 20% (-20.4%, CI = -29.7%, -10.0%) level reduction in mental health-related ED attendances post-PDU, although there was little impact on long-term trend. Pooled analyses across sites indicated a significant reduction in the number of voluntary admissions following PDU implementation (-16.6%, 95% CI = -23.9%, -8.5%) but no significant (long-term) trend change (-0.20%/week, 95% CI = -0.74%, 0.34%) and no short- (-2.8%, 95% CI = -19.3%, 17.0%) or long-term (0.08%/week, 95% CI = -0.13, 0.28%) effects on mental health-related ED attendances. Findings were largely unchanged in secondary (ITS) analyses that considered the introduction of other service initiatives in the study period. CONCLUSIONS The introduction of PDUs was associated with an immediate reduction of voluntary psychiatric inpatient admissions. The extent to which PDUs change long-term trends of voluntary psychiatric admissions or impact on psychiatric presentations at ED may be linked to their configuration. PDUs with a large capacity, short length of stay and low staff-to-patient ratio can positively impact ED mental health presentations, while PDUs with longer length of stay and higher staff-to-patient ratios have potential to reduce voluntary psychiatric admissions over an extended period. Taken as a whole, our analyses suggest that when establishing a PDU, consideration of the primary crisis-care need that underlies the creation of the unit is key.
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- J G Smith
- Population Health Research Institute, St George's, University of London, London, UK
- Clinical Research Unit, South West London & St George's Mental Health Trust, Springfield University Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Middlesex University, London, UK
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- Improvement Analytics Unit, The Health Foundation, London, UK
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- Sunflowers Court Inpatient Unit, North East London NHS Foundation Trust, Goodmayes Hospital, Ilford, UK
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- Population Health Research Institute, St George's, University of London, London, UK
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- Population Health Research Institute, St George's, University of London, London, UK
- Emergency Department, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
- Early Intervention Service, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- NHS England and NHS Improvement, London, UK
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- Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, Department of Health Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK
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- Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, Department of Health Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK
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- Population Health Research Institute, St George's, University of London, London, UK
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- School of Health and Psychological Sciences, City, University of London, London, UK
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Fleury MJ, Cao Z, Grenier G. Characteristics for Low, High and Very High Emergency Department Use for Mental Health Diagnoses from Health Records and Structured Interviews. West J Emerg Med 2024; 25:144-154. [PMID: 38596910 PMCID: PMC11000562 DOI: 10.5811/westjem.18327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Introduction Patients with mental health diagnoses (MHD) are among the most frequent emergency department (ED) users, suggesting the importance of identifying additional factors associated with their ED use frequency. In this study we assessed various patient sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, and service use associated with low ED users (1-3 visits/year), compared to high (4-7) and very high (8+) ED users with MHD. Methods Our study was conducted in four large Quebec (Canada) ED networks. A total of 299 patients with MHD were randomly recruited from these ED in 2021-2022. Structured interviews complemented data from network health records, providing extensive data on participant profiles and their quality of care. We used multivariable multinomial logistic regression to compare low ED use to high and very high ED use. Results Over a 12-month period, 39% of patients were low ED users, 37% high, and 24% very high ED users. Compared with low ED users, those at greater probability for high or very high ED use exhibited more violent/disturbed behaviors or social problems, chronic physical illnesses, and barriers to unmet needs. Patients previously hospitalized 1-2 times had lower risk of high or very high ED use than those not previously hospitalized. Compared with low ED users, high and very high ED users showed higher prevalence of personality disorders and suicidal behaviors, respectively. Women had greater probability of high ED use than men. Patients living in rental housing had greater probability of being very high ED users than those living in private housing. Using at least 5+ primary care services and being recurrent ED users two years prior to the last year of ED use had increased probability of very high ED use. Conclusion Frequency of ED use was associated with complex issues and higher perceived barriers to unmet needs among patients. Very high ED users had more severe recurrent conditions, such as isolation and suicidal behaviors, despite using more primary care services. Results suggested substantial reduction of barriers to care and improvement on both access and continuity of care for these vulnerable patients, integrating crisis resolution and supported housing services. Limited hospitalizations may sometimes be indicated, protecting against ED use.
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- Marie-Josée Fleury
- McGill University, Department of Psychiatry, Montreal, Canada
- Douglas Mental Health University Research Centre, Montreal, Canada
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- Douglas Mental Health University Research Centre, Montreal, Canada
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- Douglas Mental Health University Research Centre, Montreal, Canada
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Steimle L, von Peter S, Frank F. Professional relationships during crisis interventions: A scoping review. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0298726. [PMID: 38394216 PMCID: PMC10890742 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION A crisis can be described as subjective experience that threatens and overwhelms a person's ability to handle a specific situation. In dealing with crises some people are looking for support from professionals. The "professional relationship" between people experiencing a crisis and professionals plays an important role in the successful management of a crisis which has been widely researched in many contexts. However, regarding outpatient services (e. g. crisis resolution home treatment teams), yet empirical evidence remains limited. OBJECTIVE We aim to explore descriptions of supportive professional relationships during outpatient crisis interventions in empirical literature. Accordingly, a scoping review was conducted to identify types of evidence, map the key concepts, and point out research gaps. METHODS MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Social Science Citation Index were searched for studies reporting empirical data on the professional relationship between people experiencing a crisis (18+) and professionals (e. g. social workers, psychiatrists) during a crisis intervention, defined as a short-term, face-to-face, low threshold, time-limited, outpatient, and voluntary intervention to cope with crises. Studies were excluded if they were published before 2007, in languages other than English and German, and if they couldn't be accessed. Included studies were summarized, compared, and synthesized using qualitative content analyses. RESULTS 3.741 records were identified, of which 8 met the eligibility criteria. Only one study directly focused on the relationship; the others addressed varied aspects. Two studies explored the perspectives of service users, five focused on those of the professionals and one study examined both. The empirical literature was categorized into three main themes: strategies used to develop a supportive professional relationship, factors influencing the relationship and the nature of these relationships. DISCUSSION The results reveal a gap in understanding the nature of supportive professional relationships from the service users' perspective, as well as how professionals construct these relationships.
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- Larissa Steimle
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany
- Faculty of Health and Social Work, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany
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- Department of Social Work, Protestant University of Applied Sciences Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Heath DS. Psychiatric hospital-at-home programs could reduce emergency room boarding of patients experiencing a mental health crisis. CMAJ 2024; 196:E192. [PMID: 38378213 PMCID: PMC10890233 DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.150001-l] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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Iwanaga M, Yamaguchi S, Hashimoto S, Hanaoka S, Kaneyuki H, Fujita K, Kishi Y, Hirata T, Fujii C, Sugiyama N. Ranking important predictors of the need for a high-acuity psychiatry unit among 2,064 inpatients admitted to psychiatric emergency hospitals: a random forest model. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1303189. [PMID: 38389987 PMCID: PMC10882085 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1303189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Aims In order to uphold and enhance the emergency psychiatric care system, a thorough comprehension of the characteristics of patients who require a high-acuity psychiatry unit is indispensable. We aimed to clarify the most important predictors of the need for a high-acuity psychiatry unit using a random forest model. Methods This cross-sectional study encompassed patients admitted to psychiatric emergency hospitals at 161 medical institutions across Japan between December 8, 2022, and January 31, 2023. Questionnaires were completed by psychiatrists, with a maximum of 30 patients assessed per medical institution. The questionnaires included psychiatrists' assessment of the patient's condition (exposure variables) and the need for a high-acuity psychiatry unit (outcome variables). The exposure variables consisted of 32 binary variables, including age, diagnoses, and clinical condition (i.e., factors on the clinical profile, emergency treatment requirements, and purpose of hospitalization). The outcome variable was the need for a high-acuity psychiatry unit, scored from 0 to 10. To identify the most important predictors of the need for a high-acuity psychiatry unit, we used a random forest model. As a sensitivity analysis, multivariate linear regression analysis was performed. Results Data on 2,164 patients from 81 medical institutions were obtained (response rate, 50.3%). After excluding participants with missing values, this analysis included 2,064 patients. Of the 32 items, the top-5 predictors of the need for a high-acuity psychiatry unit were the essentiality of inpatient treatment (otherwise, symptoms will worsen or linger), need for 24-hour professional care, symptom severity, safety ensured by specialized equipment, and medication management. These items were each significantly and positively associated with the need for a high-acuity psychiatry unit in linear regression analyses (p < 0.001 for all). Conversely, items on age and diagnosis were lower in the ranking and were not statistically significant in linear regression models. Conclusion Items related to the patient's clinical profile might hold greater importance in predicting the need for a high-acuity psychiatry unit than do items associated with age and diagnosis.
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- Mai Iwanaga
- Department of Community Mental Health and Law, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Community Mental Health and Law, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Medical Center, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Yamaguchi Prefectural Mental Health Medical Center, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Okehazama Hospital Fujita Kokoro Care Center, Toyoake-shi, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Okayama Psychiatric Medical Center, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Community Mental Health and Law, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Community Mental Health and Law, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan
- Numazu Chuo Hospital, Numazu, Japan
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Mark TL, Henretty K, Gibbons BJ, Zarkin GA. Association of Arizona's Implementation of a Behavioral Health Crisis Response System With Suicide Hospitalizations. Psychiatr Serv 2024; 75:148-154. [PMID: 37554005 DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.20220628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE In July 2022, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline went live. The Lifeline is part of larger federal and state efforts to build comprehensive behavioral health crisis response systems that include mobile crisis units and crisis diversion and stabilization centers. Comprehensive response systems are anticipated to reduce hospitalizations for suicide and other behavioral health crises; however, research testing this assumption has been limited. The authors used Arizona-a state known for its comprehensive crisis system-to determine the association between state implementation of a comprehensive behavioral health crisis response system and suicide-related hospitalizations. METHODS A comparative interrupted time-series (CITS) design was used to compare changes in suicide-related hospitalizations after the 2015 implementation of Arizona's crisis response system (N=215,063). Data were from the 2010-2019 Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) State Inpatient Databases (SID). Nevada (N=84,091 hospitalizations) was used as a comparison state because it is a western state that had not yet implemented a comprehensive crisis system and had available HCUP SID data. The CITS model included controls for time-varying differences in state demographic composition. RESULTS From 2010 to 2014 to 2019, annual suicide-related hospitalizations in Arizona increased from 122.0 to 324.2 to 584.5, respectively, per 100,000 people, and in Nevada, hospitalizations increased from 94.7 to 263.2 to 595.5, respectively, per 100,000 people. Arizona's crisis response system was associated with a significant relative decrease in the quarterly trend of 2.57 suicide-related hospitalizations per 100,000 people (p=0.033). CONCLUSIONS More research is needed to understand how the implementation of a comprehensive crisis response system may affect suicide-related hospitalizations.
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Ruud T, Hasselberg N, Siqveland J, Holgersen KH. Patient-reported outcome, clinician-reported outcome, and patient satisfaction with treatment by crisis resolution teams: a multicenter pre-post study of outcome and associated factors in Norway. BMC Psychiatry 2024; 24:82. [PMID: 38297302 PMCID: PMC10829386 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-024-05543-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Crisis resolution teams (CRTs) have become a part of mental health services in many high-income countries. Many studies have investigated the impact of CRTs on acute admissions to inpatient units, but very few studies have investigated patient-reported and clinician-reported outcomes for CRT service users. Our aims were to study patient-reported and clinician-reported outcomes of CRT treatment, how the outcomes were associated with characteristics of the service user and the treatment, and whether outcomes were different across CRTs. METHODS The study was a pre-post observational multicenter study of 475 patients receiving treatment from 25 CRTs in urban and rural areas in Norway. There was no control group. Outcomes were change in mental health status reported by service users using CORE-10 and by clinicians using HoNOS. Patient satisfaction was measured using CSQ-8 at the end of the treatment. Components of CRT accessibility and interventions were measured by clinicians reporting details on each session with the service user. CRT model fidelity was measured using the CORE CRT Fidelity Scale version 2. We used paired t-tests to analyze outcomes and linear mixed modeling to analyze associations of the outcomes with the characteristics of service users and the treatment provided. Using independent t-tests, we analyzed differences in outcomes and patient satisfaction between two clusters of CRTs with differences in accessibility. RESULTS The patient-reported outcomes and the clinician-reported outcomes were significantly positive and with a large effect size. Both were significantly positively associated with practical support and medication management and negatively associated with collaboration with mental health inpatient units. Patient satisfaction was high at the end of the treatment. CRTs with higher accessibility had a significantly better clinician-reported outcome, but no significant differences were reported for patient-reported outcomes or patient satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS CRT treatment led to improved symptom status as reported by patients and clinicians, as well as high patient satisfaction. Practical support and medication management were the interventions most strongly associated with positive outcomes. Some of the variations in outcomes were at the team level. Patient- and clinician-reported outcomes should be used more in studies on the effect of treatment provided by crisis resolution teams.
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- T Ruud
- Division of Mental Health Services, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway.
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Division of Mental Health Services, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Division of Mental Health Services, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
- National Center for Suicide Research and Prevention, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Nidelv Community Mental Health Centre, Tiller, Department of Mental Health, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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Foye U, Appleton R, Nyikavaranda P, Lyons N, Dare C, Lynch C, Persaud K, Ahmed N, Stuart R, Schlief M, Huong X, Sevdalis N, Sheridan-Rains L, Rojas-Garcia A, Stefan M, Clark J, Simpson A, Johnson S, Lloyd-Evans B. 'Beyond places of safety' - a qualitative study exploring the implementation of mental health crisis care innovations across England. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:1106. [PMID: 37848927 PMCID: PMC10583452 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10058-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mental health acute and crisis care consumes a large share of mental health budgets internationally but is often experienced as unsatisfactory and difficult to access. As a result, there is an increasing move towards developing innovative community crisis services, to improve patient experience and relieve pressure on inpatient and emergency services. This study aims to understand what helps and hinders the implementation of innovative mental health crisis care projects in England. METHODS Using a qualitative approach, 18 interviews were conducted with crisis care service managers exploring their experiences and views of the development and implementation of their service developed with support from an English national capital funding programme. A framework analysis was conducted informed by implementation science. RESULTS Key facilitators to implementation of innovative crisis services included bottom-up development, service user involvement, strong collaborative working, and leadership and management buy-in. Key barriers that affected the projects implementation included the complexities of crisis care, workforce challenges and resourcing issues. CONCLUSION There is a recognised need to improve, update, and innovate current crisis care offers. Results from this study suggest that a range of models can help address the heterogenous needs of local populations and that new approaches can be implemented where they utilise a whole-systems approach, involving service users and relevant professional stakeholders beyond mental health services in planning and developing the service.
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- Una Foye
- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.
- Department of Mental Health Nursing Research Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Kings College London, London, SE5 8AF, United Kingdom.
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit Lived Experience Working Group, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit Lived Experience Working Group, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit Lived Experience Working Group, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit Lived Experience Working Group, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Implementation Science, Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- Central Lakes Community Mental Health, Te Whatu Ora (Southern), Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Mental Health Delivery Team, Department of Health and Social Care, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
- Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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Cadorna G, Vera San Juan N, Staples H, Johnson S, Appleton R. Review: Systematic review and metasynthesis of qualitative literature on young people's experiences of going to A&E/emergency departments for mental health support. Child Adolesc Ment Health 2023. [PMID: 37828704 DOI: 10.1111/camh.12683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND There has been an increase in children and young people attending emergency departments for mental health reasons, including self-harm. Patients often report having poor experiences when attending emergency departments for mental health support. However, there has yet to be a review exploring the experiences of young people. Our aim in this study was to synthesise qualitative literature on young people's experiences of going to emergency departments for mental health support. METHODS A systematic review and metasynthesis were conducted. Five databases and grey literature were searched for relevant studies. Five articles met study criteria and were analysed using an iterative process of thematic synthesis. RESULTS The synthesis yielded four overarching themes: (a) emergency departments' inability to meet the mental health needs of young people, (b) emergency departments exacerbating patient distress, (c) patients feeling like a burden or undeserving of treatment and (d) consequences of poor emergency department experiences. CONCLUSIONS These findings (based on a still very limited literature) highlight the role that emergency departments have in relation to being a key point of contact with young people who self-harm. To properly engage with patients, emergency departments need to have the resources to provide compassionate care and follow clinical guidelines regarding assessments.
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- Gianna Cadorna
- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
- Rapid Research Evaluation and Appraisal Lab, University College London, London, UK
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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Morgan C, Clarkson L, Hiscocks R, Hopkins I, Berry K, Tyler N, Wood L, Jacobsen P. What should inpatient psychological therapies be for? Qualitative views of service users on outcomes. Health Expect 2023; 27:e13889. [PMID: 37822299 PMCID: PMC10726158 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is limited research on what, when and how outcomes should be measured in psychological therapy trials in acute mental health inpatient wards. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to consider what outcomes service users think are important to measure. METHODS This qualitative study explored the views of 14 participants, who had an inpatient admission within the last year, on outcomes of psychological therapies using semistructured interviews. Data were analysed using thematic analysis from a critical realist perspective with both inductive and deductive coding. RESULTS The 126 outcomes that were important to participants were mapped onto an established taxonomy of outcomes across different health areas and the socioecological framework to consider the wider context and help summarise the outcomes. Most of the outcomes were mapped to the intrapersonal and interpersonal level. In addition to the outcome mapping, three themes were constructed from the qualitative data: (1) I am not a problem I am a person, (2) Feeling cared for and loved, (3) What does getting better look like. CONCLUSIONS Our results highlight the need for patient-reported outcomes which are cocreated with service users, disseminating research and training on preventing dehumanising experiences, enhancing psychological safety and therapeutic relationships and improving access to psychological therapy. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION The wider People with Personal Experience Involvement Committee at the University of Bath were consulted which included a focus group during the early planning stages. We also collaborated with a person with personal experience, at every stage of the research. This included developing our research question and aims, protocol, participant documents (e.g., information and debrief forms), advertisement and recruitment strategy, interview topic guide, the codes, the final themes and quotes and reviewing the manuscript. People with lived experience of being admitted to an acute mental health inpatient ward participated in our study.
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- Ceri Morgan
- Department of PsychologyUniversity of BathBathUK
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- Division of Psychology and Mental HealthUniversity of ManchesterManchesterUK
- Department of Research and InnovationGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustManchesterUK
- Rawnsley Building Manchester Royal InfirmaryManchesterUK
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- NIHR School for Primary Care ResearchUniversity of ManchesterManchesterUK
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- Division of PsychiatryUniversity College LondonLondonUK
- Research and Development DepartmentNorth East London NHS Foundation Trust, Goodmayes HospitalIlfordUK
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Maconick L, Ikhtabi S, Broeckelmann E, Pitman A, Barnicot K, Billings J, Osborn D, Johnson S. Crisis and acute mental health care for people who have been given a diagnosis of a 'personality disorder': a systematic review. BMC Psychiatry 2023; 23:720. [PMID: 37798701 PMCID: PMC10552436 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-05119-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND People who have been given a diagnosis of a 'personality disorder' need access to good quality mental healthcare when in crisis, but the evidence underpinning crisis services for this group is limited. We synthesised quantitative studies reporting outcomes for people with a 'personality disorder' diagnosis using crisis and acute mental health services. METHODS We searched OVID Medline, PsycInfo, PsycExtra, Web of Science, HMIC, CINAHL Plus, Clinical Trials and Cochrane CENTRAL for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies that reported at least one clinical or social outcome following use of crisis and acute care for people given a 'personality disorder' diagnosis. We performed a narrative synthesis of evidence for each model of care found. RESULTS We screened 16,953 records resulting in 35 studies included in the review. Studies were published between 1987-2022 and conducted in 13 countries. Six studies were RCTs, the remainder were non randomised controlled studies or cohort studies reporting change over time. Studies were found reporting outcomes for crisis teams, acute hospital admission, acute day units, brief admission, crisis-focused psychotherapies in a number of settings, Mother and Baby units, an early intervention service and joint crisis planning. The evidence for all models of care except brief admission and outpatient-based psychotherapies was assessed as low or very low certainty. CONCLUSION The literature found was sparse and of low quality. There were no high-quality studies that investigated outcomes following use of crisis team or hospital admission for this group. Studies investigating crisis-focused psychological interventions showed potentially promising results.
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- Lucy Maconick
- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7BN, UK.
- Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, St Pancras Hospital, 4 St Pancras Way, London, NW1 0PE, UK.
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7BN, UK
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7BN, UK
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7BN, UK
- Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, St Pancras Hospital, 4 St Pancras Way, London, NW1 0PE, UK
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- Department of Health Services Research & Management, City, University of London, Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0HB, UK
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7BN, UK
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7BN, UK
- Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, St Pancras Hospital, 4 St Pancras Way, London, NW1 0PE, UK
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7BN, UK
- Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, St Pancras Hospital, 4 St Pancras Way, London, NW1 0PE, UK
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Castillo BA, Shterenberg R, Bolton JM, Dewa CS, Pullia K, Hensel JM. Virtual Acute Psychiatric Ward: Evaluation of Outcomes and Cost Savings. Psychiatr Serv 2023; 74:1045-1051. [PMID: 37016824 DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.20220332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The COVID-19 pandemic motivated rapid expansion of virtual care. In Winnipeg, Canada, the authors launched a virtual psychiatric acute care ward (vWARD) to divert patients from hospitalization through daily remote treatment by a psychiatry team using telephone or videoconferencing. This study examined vWARD patient characteristics, predictors of transfer to a hospital, use of acute care postdischarge, and costs of the vWARD compared with in-person hospitalization. METHODS Data for all vWARD admissions from March 23, 2020, to April 30, 2021, were retrieved from program documents and electronic records. Emergency department visits and hospitalizations in the 6 months before admission and the 30 days after discharge were documented. Logistic regression identified factors associated with transfer to a hospital. Thirty-day acute care use after discharge was modeled with Kaplan-Meier curves. A break-even cost analysis was generated with data for usual hospital-based care. RESULTS The 132 vWARD admissions represented a diverse demographic and clinical population. Overall, 57% involved suicidal behavior, and 29% involved psychosis or mania. Seventeen admissions (13%) were transferred to a hospital. Only presence of psychosis or mania significantly predicted transfer (OR=34.2, 95% CI=3.3-354.6). Eight individuals were hospitalized in the 30 days postdischarge (cumulative survival=0.93). vWARD costs were lower than usual care across several scenarios. CONCLUSIONS A virtual ward is a feasible, effective, and potentially cost-saving intervention to manage acute psychiatric crises in the community and avoid hospitalization. It has benefits for both the health system and the individual who prefers to receive care at home.
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- Bon A Castillo
- Department of Psychiatry, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada (Castillo, Shterenberg, Bolton, Pullia, Hensel); Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, Davis, Davis (Dewa)
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- Department of Psychiatry, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada (Castillo, Shterenberg, Bolton, Pullia, Hensel); Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, Davis, Davis (Dewa)
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- Department of Psychiatry, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada (Castillo, Shterenberg, Bolton, Pullia, Hensel); Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, Davis, Davis (Dewa)
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- Department of Psychiatry, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada (Castillo, Shterenberg, Bolton, Pullia, Hensel); Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, Davis, Davis (Dewa)
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- Department of Psychiatry, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada (Castillo, Shterenberg, Bolton, Pullia, Hensel); Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, Davis, Davis (Dewa)
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- Department of Psychiatry, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada (Castillo, Shterenberg, Bolton, Pullia, Hensel); Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, Davis, Davis (Dewa)
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Vázquez ID, Tintó AL, Arjona CH, Martínez MB, Díaz AC. Accompanying mental health problems at home: Preliminary data from a crisis resolution and home treatment team in Catalonia. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2023; 30:974-982. [PMID: 36964951 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/27/2023]
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WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Home treatment teams help people in a mental health crisis to recover. The staff goes to the person's home, avoiding the need to go to the hospital and providing care in the person's environment. The teams have been created in our country in recent years, becoming part of the mental health care network. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: The paper presents the functioning of a CRHTT, the type of care it provides, and the coordination with the rest of the care network. It also shows the clinical results obtained in the first two years since its creation, supporting the CRHTT's effectiveness in accompanying people with mental health crises and reducing the need for hospital care. The outstanding factors in the team operation were coordination fluidity with referral services (facilitating accessibility), a prolonged care time (about two months), and continuity of care during the CRHTT intervention (the same CRHTT professionals visited the user and the family at home) and upon discharge (CRHTT staff organized joint visits with the professionals who would care for the user and the family after home treatment). The CRHTT followed a person-centered orientation based on horizontality and dialogue. The CRHTT fostered the inclusion of the family and social network in the treatment and a deep understanding of the crisis considering social determinants. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: Flexibility, approach to the person's environment, dialogue, shared decision-making, and the inclusion of the family and social network in the treatment are central factors in CRHTT functioning. It helps the person regain control over their life and enhance their resources to face possible future crises. Training in crisis management, community mental health and family care, and teamwork (which implies joint home visits and co-responsibility with the rest of the staff, user, and the family) are relevant for CRHTT professionals. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Crisis resolution and home treatment teams (CRHTTs) provide intensive home care to people in a mental health crisis, becoming an increasingly widespread alternative to hospital admissions. However, there are wide variations in service delivery, organization, and outcomes, and little literature on how these teams work in clinical practice and different settings. AIM To share the organizational functioning, the therapeutic approach, and the outcomes obtained in a CRHTT in Catalonia, Spain. METHOD A descriptive analysis of the functioning of a home treatment team, the characteristics of the people served, and the clinical results from November 2017 to December 2019 are presented. RESULTS One hundred and five people were served, with an average stay of 57 days. And 55.24% were women, and the mean age was 41. Most people could overcome the crisis at home, and 5.71% required hospital admission during home care. A statistically significant improvement was observed in the results of the GAF and HoNOS scales at admission and discharge. DISCUSSION Despite reduced staff, home care was an alternative to hospital admission for most people treated. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Flexibility, teamwork, and collaboration with the social network are relevant factors when accompanying the recovery process at home.
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- Mental Health and Addictions Service, Fundació Sanitària Mollet, Barcelona, Spain
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- Mental Health and Addictions Service, Fundació Sanitària Mollet, Barcelona, Spain
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- Mental Health and Addictions Service, Fundació Sanitària Mollet, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Mental Health, Fundació Althaia, Manresa, Spain
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Lequin P, Suter C, Mazallon R, Brodard R, Abrahamyan Empson L, Robalo B, Conus P, Nguyen A, Favrod J. Integration of a peer practitioner in a hospital unit for patients with psychotic disorders: an exploratory qualitative study. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1244433. [PMID: 37822792 PMCID: PMC10562537 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1244433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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Introduction Studies on the integration of peer mental health practitioners (PMHP) in hospitals are sparse, despite significant benefits being reported for patients and professionals. The integration of PMHP requires the consideration of several parameters and a change in the culture of care. This study aims to understand the impact of the integration of a PMHP in a hospital unit caring for patients with psychiatric disorders. Methods A qualitative content analysis of three focus groups with the interdisciplinarity team were conducted. A consulting PMHP was integrated into the entire research process. Results Data analysis revealed five main themes: the importance of integration, benefits for patients linked to the identification process, benefits for the team and institution, potentials risks, and perspectives. Discussion The study was conducted in a hospital setting with patients suffering from severe psychiatric disorders associated with behavioral disturbances. The benefits reported in the results outline the feasibility of PMHP integration in an acute psychiatric care setting. Nevertheless, further formalization of the PMHP role is required to minimize possible areas of tension between respective fields of activity of each professional.
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- Pierre Lequin
- School of Nursing La Source, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO), Delémont, Switzerland
- Department of Psychiatry, Service of General Psychiatry, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- School of Nursing La Source, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO), Delémont, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Service of General Psychiatry, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Service of General Psychiatry, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Service of General Psychiatry, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Service of General Psychiatry, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Service of General Psychiatry, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- School of Nursing La Source, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO), Delémont, Switzerland
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- School of Nursing La Source, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO), Delémont, Switzerland
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Saunders KRK, McGuinness E, Barnett P, Foye U, Sears J, Carlisle S, Allman F, Tzouvara V, Schlief M, Vera San Juan N, Stuart R, Griffiths J, Appleton R, McCrone P, Rowan Olive R, Nyikavaranda P, Jeynes T, K T, Mitchell L, Simpson A, Johnson S, Trevillion K. A scoping review of trauma informed approaches in acute, crisis, emergency, and residential mental health care. BMC Psychiatry 2023; 23:567. [PMID: 37550650 PMCID: PMC10405430 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-05016-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023] Open
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Experiences of trauma in childhood and adulthood are highly prevalent among service users accessing acute, crisis, emergency, and residential mental health services. These settings, and restraint and seclusion practices used, can be extremely traumatic, leading to a growing awareness for the need for trauma informed care (TIC). The aim of TIC is to acknowledge the prevalence and impact of trauma and create a safe environment to prevent re-traumatisation. This scoping review maps the TIC approaches delivered in these settings and reports related service user and staff experiences and attitudes, staff wellbeing, and service use outcomes.We searched seven databases (EMBASE; PsycINFO; MEDLINE; Web of Science; Social Policy and Practice; Maternity and Infant Care Database; Cochrane Library Trials Register) between 24/02/2022-10/03/2022, used backwards and forwards citation tracking, and consulted academic and lived experience experts, identifying 4244 potentially relevant studies. Thirty-one studies were included.Most studies (n = 23) were conducted in the USA and were based in acute mental health services (n = 16). We identified few trials, limiting inferences that can be drawn from the findings. The Six Core Strategies (n = 7) and the Sanctuary Model (n = 6) were the most commonly reported approaches. Rates of restraint and seclusion reportedly decreased. Some service users reported feeling trusted and cared for, while staff reported feeling empathy for service users and having a greater understanding of trauma. Staff reported needing training to deliver TIC effectively.TIC principles should be at the core of all mental health service delivery. Implementing TIC approaches may integrate best practice into mental health care, although significant time and financial resources are required to implement organisational change at scale. Most evidence is preliminary in nature, and confined to acute and residential services, with little evidence on community crisis or emergency services. Clinical and research developments should prioritise lived experience expertise in addressing these gaps.
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- Katherine R K Saunders
- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, David Goldberg Building, De Crespigny Park, SE5 8AF, London, UK.
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, David Goldberg Building, De Crespigny Park, SE5 8AF, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
- Centre for Outcomes Research and Effectiveness, Research Department of Clinical, Educational, & Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK
- National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, David Goldberg Building, De Crespigny Park, SE5 8AF, London, UK
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- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Section of Women's Mental Health, King's College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
- School of Medical Education, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Care for Long Term Conditions Research Division, King's College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, David Goldberg Building, De Crespigny Park, SE5 8AF, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, David Goldberg Building, De Crespigny Park, SE5 8AF, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, David Goldberg Building, De Crespigny Park, SE5 8AF, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute for Lifecourse Development, University of Greenwich, London, UK
- School of Health Sciences, University of Greenwich, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit Lived Experience Working Group, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
- Department of Primary Care & Public Health, Brighton & Sussex Medical School, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit Lived Experience Working Group, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
- Department of Primary Care & Public Health, Brighton & Sussex Medical School, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit Lived Experience Working Group, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit Lived Experience Working Group, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit Lived Experience Working Group, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, David Goldberg Building, De Crespigny Park, SE5 8AF, London, UK
- School of Medical Education, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, David Goldberg Building, De Crespigny Park, SE5 8AF, London, UK
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Caspi A, Tzur Bitan D, Halaly O, Hallaly O, Friedlander A, Barkai G, Zimlichman E, Stein O, Shani M, Amitai Z, Ansbacher T, Weiser M. Technologically assisted intensive home treatment: feasibility study. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1196748. [PMID: 37575571 PMCID: PMC10415008 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1196748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Introduction In recent year, many attempts have been made to provide patients with alternatives to psychiatric hospitalization during acute distress. Although several hospitalization alternatives have been offered, most of them still require patients to be distanced from their families, friends, and the social environment. Methods In this report we describe the implementation of a novel approach to psychiatric care termed "Technologically assisted Intensive Home Treatment", where patients arriving to emergency settings are directed to home care with technological aids that enable close monitoring and ongoing contact with their therapists. Results We describe the rationale and treatment principles of the treatment, and provide an elaborative description of the implementation process during the first year of implementation. Discussion Additional attention is given to factors associated with early dropout from the program, in order to inform readers of predictors to optimal care. Limitations and directions for future research and practice are discussed.Clinical Trial Registration: The study was registered in the database of clinical trials (registration number SHEBA-19-6555-MW-CTIL) and in the Ministry of Health (registration number MOH_2022-08-22_011992).
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- Asaf Caspi
- The Drora and Pinchas Zachai Division of Psychiatry, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
- Shalvata Mental Health Center, Hod Hasharon, Israel
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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- The Drora and Pinchas Zachai Division of Psychiatry, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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- Central Management, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Health, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Central Management, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Health, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Maccabi Health Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Sackler Faculty of Health, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- The Drora and Pinchas Zachai Division of Psychiatry, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Health, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- The Drora and Pinchas Zachai Division of Psychiatry, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Health, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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Scanferla E, de Bienassis K, Pachoud B, Gorwood P. How subjective well-being, patient-reported clinical improvement (PROMs) and experience of care (PREMs) relate in an acute psychiatric care setting? Eur Psychiatry 2023; 66:e26. [PMID: 36797203 PMCID: PMC10044307 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2023.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) are increasingly acknowledged as critical tools for enhancing patient-centred, value-based care. However, research is lacking on the impact of using standardized patient-reported indicators in acute psychiatric care. The aim of this study was to explore whether subjective well-being indicators (generic PROMs) are relevant for evaluating the quality of hospital care, distinct from measures of symptom improvement (disease-specific PROMs) and from PREMs. METHODS Two hundred and forty-eight inpatients admitted to a psychiatric university hospital were included in the study between January and June 2021. Subjective well-being was assessed using standardized generic PROMs on well-being, symptom improvement was assessed using standardized disease-specific PROMs, and experience of care using PREMs. PROMs were completed at admission and discharge, PREMs were completed at discharge. Clinicians rated their experience of providing treatment using adapted PREMs items. RESULTS Change in subjective well-being (PROMs) at discharge was significantly (p < 0.001), but moderately (r2 = 28.5%), correlated to improvement in symptom outcomes, and weakly correlated to experience of care (PREMs) (r2 = 11.0%), the latter being weakly explained by symptom changes (r2 = 6.9%). Patients and clinicians assessed the experience of care differently. CONCLUSIONS This study supports the case for routinely measuring patients' subjective well-being to better capture the unmet needs of patients undergoing psychiatric hospital treatment, and the use of standardized patient-reported measures as key indicators of high quality of care across mental health services.
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- Elisabetta Scanferla
- CMME, GHU Paris Psychiatrie et Neurosciences, Hôpital Sainte-Anne, Paris, France.,Université Paris Cité, ED 450, Paris, France
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- CMME, GHU Paris Psychiatrie et Neurosciences, Hôpital Sainte-Anne, Paris, France.,Université Paris Cité, INSERM, U1266 (Institute of Psychiatry and Neuroscience of Paris), Paris, France
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Hirschtritt ME, Howard CA, Simon GE. Fulfilling the Goals of 988 Through Crisis Stabilization Care. Psychiatr Serv 2023:appips20220503. [PMID: 36718601 DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.20220503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Recent implementation of the nationwide 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has expanded telephone-based mental health crisis services and created a unified framework for crisis care in the United States. However, the infrastructure for the final step of the crisis continuum-an appropriate mental health service for persons in crisis to receive the care they need-is fragmented, unevenly distributed, underfunded, and understudied. Given the few options for individuals in crisis, most often inpatient psychiatric hospitals are the default option. In this Open Forum, the authors describe the scope of the problem and propose how clinicians, policy makers, and researchers can improve the availability of evidence-based disposition options for individuals in crisis.
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- Matthew E Hirschtritt
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Oakland, California, and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco (Hirschtritt); Mental Health America, Alexandria, Virginia (Howard); Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, Seattle (Simon)
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- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Oakland, California, and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco (Hirschtritt); Mental Health America, Alexandria, Virginia (Howard); Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, Seattle (Simon)
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- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Oakland, California, and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco (Hirschtritt); Mental Health America, Alexandria, Virginia (Howard); Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, Seattle (Simon)
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Man H, Wood L, Glover N. A systematic review and narrative synthesis of indirect psychological intervention in acute mental health inpatient settings. Clin Psychol Psychother 2023; 30:24-37. [PMID: 35997039 PMCID: PMC10087275 DOI: 10.1002/cpp.2780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Psychologists frequently deliver indirect psychological interventions in mental health inpatient settings to support staff to reflect upon and improve their clinical practice. However, research into these interventions is sparse. Therefore, this study aimed to undertake a systematic review and narrative synthesis of the indirect psychological interventions used in mental health inpatient settings. METHODS MEDLINE, PsycINFO and Embase were searched for eligible studies and forward-citation searching was undertaken. A narrative synthesis was undertaken to synthesize results. The quality of studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. RESULTS Ten studies were included in the review, and all utilized a small to moderate sample size. We identified five categories of interventions involving a range of methodologies and the studies were assessed to be of good to adequate quality. The most common type of indirect intervention employed was case formulation sessions. Other types of indirect interventions included formal clinical supervision, reflective practice and staff practice-based education sessions. Overall, the utilization of indirect psychological interventions shows promise, particularly case formulation sessions. CONCLUSIONS The use of indirect psychological interventions within mental health inpatient settings may have benefits for patient care. However, additional larger scale research is required to further develop the evidence base of indirect interventions for this setting.
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- Holly Man
- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK.,Acute and Rehabilitation Directorate, North East London NHS Foundation Trust, Goodmayes Hospital, Ilford, UK
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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Ikkos G, Bouras N, Tyrer P. Madness and society in Britain. BJPsych Bull 2022; 47:152-156. [PMID: 35942583 DOI: 10.1192/bjb.2022.45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The fiftieth anniversary of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and the publication of a detailed multidisciplinary social history of British psychiatry and mental health in recent decades have offered an opportunity to take a helicopter view and reflect on the relation between psychiatry and changing British society. We argue that the time has come to move on from the rhetoric of deinstitutionalisation and community mental healthcare to lead public debate and advocacy for the needs of the mentally ill in the new era of 'meta-community psychiatry and mental healthcare'. We need to respond effectively to the increasing awareness of mental health problems across society, aiming for a pluralist, integrated and well-funded reform led by joint professional and patient interests which could be unstoppable if we all work together.
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- George Ikkos
- Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, UK
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- Imperial College, London, UK.,Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Lincoln, UK
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Vakil T, Svenne DC, Bolton JM, Jiang D, Svenne S, Hensel JM. Analysis of the uptake and associated factors for virtual crisis care during the pandemic at a 24-h mental health crisis centre in Manitoba, Canada. BMC Psychiatry 2022; 22:527. [PMID: 35927672 PMCID: PMC9351177 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-022-04166-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The coronavirus pandemic necessitated the rapid transition to virtual care. At a 24-h walk-in mental health Crisis Response Centre (CRC) in Winnipeg, Canada we adapted crisis mental health assessments to be offered virtually while the crisis centre also remained open to in person visits. Little is known about the sustainability of virtual visits in the presence of comparable in person care, and which visits are more likely to be done virtually, particularly in the crisis setting. METHODS An analysis of visits to the CRC from the first local lockdown on March 19, 2020 through the third local wave with heightened public health restrictions in June 2021. Analysis of Variance was used to compare the proportion of visits occurring virtually (telephone or videoconference) during the first wave of heightened public health restrictions (lockdown 1) and subsequent lockdowns as well as the in-between periods. A binary logistic regression examined visit, sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with receipt of a virtual visit compared to an in person visit over the first year of the pandemic. RESULTS Out of 5,357 visits, 993 (18.5%) occurred virtually. There was a significant difference in proportion of virtual visits across the pandemic time periods (F(4, 62) = 8.56, p < .001). The proportion of visits occurring virtually was highest during lockdown 1 (mean 32.6% by week), with no differences between the other time periods. Receipt of a virtual visit was significantly associated with daytime weekday visits, age, non-male gender, living further away from the CRC, no prior year contact with the CRC, and visits that did not feature suicidal behaviour, substance use, psychosis or cognitive impairment. CONCLUSIONS A large proportion of virtual care occurring at the outset of the pandemic reflects public anxiety and care avoidance paired with health system rapid transformation. The use of virtual visits reduced over subsequent pandemic periods but was sustained at a meaningful level. Specific visit, sociodemographic and clinical characteristics are more likely to be present in visits occurring virtually compared to those in person. These results can help to inform the future planning and delivery of virtual crisis care.
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- Tanvi Vakil
- grid.21613.370000 0004 1936 9609Rady School of Medicine, University of Manitoba, 750 Bannatyne Ave., Winnipeg, MB Canada
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- grid.21613.370000 0004 1936 9609Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba, 771 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, MB Canada
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- grid.21613.370000 0004 1936 9609Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, 750 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, MB Canada
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- grid.267457.50000 0001 1703 4731Department of Psychology, University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB Canada
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- grid.21613.370000 0004 1936 9609Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba, 771 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, MB Canada
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Newton‐Howes G, Gordon S. The need for a rights-based approach to acute models of care. World Psychiatry 2022; 21:240-241. [PMID: 35524606 PMCID: PMC9077603 DOI: 10.1002/wps.20965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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- Giles Newton‐Howes
- Department of Psychological MedicineUniversity of OtagoWellingtonNew Zealand
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- World of Difference, University of OtagoWellingtonNew Zealand
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Tracy DK, Phillips DM. What is good acute psychiatric care (and how would you know)? World Psychiatry 2022; 21:166-167. [PMID: 35524613 PMCID: PMC9077613 DOI: 10.1002/wps.20958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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- Derek K. Tracy
- West London NHS TrustLondonUK,Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College LondonLondonUK,Department of PsychiatryUniversity College LondonLondonUK
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Jacob KS. Acute psychiatric care: the need for contextual understanding and tailored solutions. World Psychiatry 2022; 21:238-239. [PMID: 35524603 PMCID: PMC9077605 DOI: 10.1002/wps.20964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Ruud T, Friis S. Continuity of care and therapeutic relationships as critical elements in acute psychiatric care. World Psychiatry 2022; 21:241-242. [PMID: 35524593 PMCID: PMC9077600 DOI: 10.1002/wps.20966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Torleif Ruud
- Division of Mental Health Services, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
- Clinic of Health Services Research and Psychiatry, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Blindern, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Department of Research and Innovation, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Matthew L. Goldman
- San Francisco Department of Public Health, and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesUniversity of CaliforniaSan FranciscoCAUSA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesMorehouse School of Medicine, and Lorio ForensicsAtlantaGAUSA
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Siskind D, Yung A. After the acute crisis - engaging people with psychosis in rehabilitation-oriented care. World Psychiatry 2022; 21:246-247. [PMID: 35524623 PMCID: PMC9077589 DOI: 10.1002/wps.20970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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- Dan Siskind
- Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Service, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- University of Queensland, School of Clinical Medicine, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Physical and Mental Health Stream, Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
- School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Simpson A. Activities and technologies: developing safer acute inpatient mental health care. World Psychiatry 2022; 21:242-243. [PMID: 35524595 PMCID: PMC9077601 DOI: 10.1002/wps.20967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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- Alan Simpson
- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience and Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King's College LondonLondonUK
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Schneeberger AR, Huber CG. Crisis within a crisis - the fragility of acute psychiatric care delivery. World Psychiatry 2022; 21:245-246. [PMID: 35524592 PMCID: PMC9077597 DOI: 10.1002/wps.20969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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- Andres R Schneeberger
- Department of Adult Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services Grisons, Chur, Switzerland
- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, and Psychosomatics, Psychiatric University Clinics, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of General Adult Psychiatry, University Psychiatric Clinics, Basel, Switzerland
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Rosen A, Salvador‐Carulla L. No service is an island: towards an ecosystem approach to mental health service evaluation. World Psychiatry 2022; 21:237-238. [PMID: 35524610 PMCID: PMC9077609 DOI: 10.1002/wps.20963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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- Alan Rosen
- Australian Health Services Research InstituteUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSWAustralia,Brain & Mind InstituteUniversity of SydneySydneyNSWAustralia
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- Health Research Institute, Faculty of HealthUniversity of CanberraCanberraNSWAustralia,Menzies Centre for Health PolicyUniversity of SydneySydneyNSWAustralia
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