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.      «

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 descript...     »