Inpatient-Equivalent Treatment - How does it Work? Implementation Strategies from Eight Specialised Psychiatric Hospitals and Departments in Germany

Abstract

To get information about different ways inpatient equivalent treatment (IET) is implemented and organized eight specialized psychiatric hospitals and departments in Germany were asked to report on implementation details. OUTCOME: Organization and treatment processes depend on local conditions and existing structures. Legal barriers complicate the implementation process, however patients as well as team members report very positive experiences.Current data only give first hints but aren't sufficient to draw viable conclusions. Consequential issues will be picked up within the AKtiV-Study of the Innovationsfonds.