[Psychosocial crisis services-A special case of transsectoral healthcare].

Abstract

Background: The psychosocial burden of the population is increasing and psychosocial crisis intervention teams already play an important supportive role in the care in some regions in Germany. A comprehensive description of existing psychosocial crisis services in Germany is lacking.

Objective: Description of the experiences of selected psychosocial crisis services in Germany and development of a concept for the implementation of new psychosocial crisis services.

Material and methods: A narrative synthesis of the experiences of established psychosocial crisis intervention services in Germany was carried out based on searches in the scientific literature, perusal of information available on the internet regarding the activities of existing services and conversations with their representatives. We developed an experience-based concept for psychosocial crisis services in Germany.

Results: The search for scientific evidence in the literature showed only limited evidence for the efficacy of psychosocial crisis intervention services. There is a broad diversity of types of services and models of financing. Barriers and facilitators of the implementation of psychosocial crisis services could be identified. These were included in a modular, experience-based transsectoral concept for psychosocial crisis intervention services in Germany.

Conclusion: An experience-based modular concept for the implementation of a mental health crisis intervention service was developed. The modularity facilitates the adaptation to local and regional needs and resources and can promote a broader implementation.