Abstract
In child and adolescent psychiatry, home treatment is becoming increasingly important due to limited inpatient care capacities and changing treatment philosophies. This paper examines its effectiveness and safety. We did a systematic literature search and summarized the home treatment model characteristics as well as the evidence on its benefits and harms narratively. In the six identified studies, improvements in symptoms were found in both, home and institutionalized treatment. In the long-term, home treatment seems to be slightly superior and involves fewer hospital days. However, a best-practice model cannot be derived from the data available. Home treatment can be considered as an alternative to inpatient treatment, but requires coordination with other mental health care elements and further evaluation.
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