Citation

Santermans L, Zeeuws D, Vanderbruggen N, Crunelle CL. Psychiatr. Danub. 2019; 31(Suppl 3): 418-420.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Facultas Universitatis Studiorum Zagrabiensis - Danube Symposion of Psychiatry)

DOI

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PMID

31488764

Abstract

BACKGROUND: A reformation of psychiatry was set up in Belgium with the establishment of mobile crisis teams.
SUBJECTS AND METHODS: We performed a retrospective analysis of the patients referred to the mobile team "Pharos" in the period between December 2013 and December 2018.
RESULTS: The number of patients is growing over the years and the most common referral reasons are suicidal thoughts and depressive mood. We have a high percentage of inclusions, maybe because the main referrers are GPs. Alcohol withdrawal at home is feasable and safe.
CONCLUSION: Many psychiatric crisis situations can be managed at home with support of mobile teams, but further research is needed to provide evidence on outcome and cost effectiveness.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Depression; Retrospective Studies; Psychiatry; Alcohol-Related Disorders; Suicidal Ideation; Crisis Intervention; Mental Disorders; Emergency Services, Psychiatric; Belgium