[From Theory into Practice - Early Experiences with Home Treatment in Munich, Germany].

OBJECTIVE

Stationsäquivalente Behandlung (StäB), a treatment for crisis-resolution and home-treatment has been established in the greater Munich area since 2018, after it was established by a federal law. Our aim was to characterise the patients treated and analyse how treatment was carried out, as well as determine future target groups.

METHODS

Quantitative data was gathered through examination of records from all patients included in StäB from 01.10.18-31.10.19. For analysis we used descriptive statistics.

RESULTS

We report data from 164 treatment cases. 50 % of the patients were admitted to StäB directly from the community, the other 50 % were transferred from inpatient units. More than 75 % had affective or schizophrenic disorders, with many patients in the puerperium. There were few emergencies during StäB-treatment, and the therapy was usually ended on a regular basis. When discharged, most of the patients were in improved condition according to clinicians' judgement. Severity of illness was comparable to inpatients.

CONCLUSION

Its successful implementation in Munich StäB offers an alternative and addition to inpatient treatment. There are certain needs which are specifically met such as mother-child treatment.