mental illness psychological disorder
Conditions
Interventions
IHT is a treatment modality that addresses some of the imperfections of
inpatient care by providing care in the patients* home setting, thus maximising
the utilization of the patient*s social system
Sponsors
Arkin (Amsterdam)
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) A psychiatrist must state that admission to a clinical crisis care department is indicated, if necessary on a compulsory basis. This decision is based on clinical outcomes, opinions of other professionals and informal caregivers. (2) There is at least one axis I or II disorder diagnosed (for example psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder or a personality disorder). (3) The patient is a resident of Amsterdam, Diemen or Driemond, the Netherlands. (4) Written informed consent provided by patient.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Patient is homeless. (2) Primary diagnosis is substance use disorder for which referral to a specialized unit for detoxification is indicated. (3) Currently receiving (F)ACT care. (4) Previous IHT-treatment. (5) Patient age 65.
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes include safety of the patient and his/her direct social environment, mental wellbeing, general functioning, and quality of life. In addition to reporting clinical outcomes and hospitalisation duration, an economic evaluation alongside the RCT is planned. | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The number of hospitalisation days in the 12 months after randomisation. This includes the duration of the initial admission at baseline, and any subsequent psychiatric admission during the follow-up period of the study. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed