Experiences of intensive home treatment for a mental health crisis during the perinatal period: A UK qualitative study.

摘要: Some women with severe perinatal mental health difficulties in England are cared for by acute home treatment services, known as Crisis Resolution Teams (CRTs), which provide short-term home-based adults experiencing a crisis. Intensive has been trialed number of countries, but it is not how well suited to the needs women. This qualitative study aimed explore and practitioners experience provision intensive problems. Semi-structured interviews were conducted who had received period (n = 15), focus groups held working CRTs or specialist services (3 groups, n = 25). Data analysed thematically. Women commonly found problematic, intrusive heavily risk-focused, poor staff continuity little tailoring context. However, valued emotional support when provided, particularly focus, sometimes based on sharing their own experiences. also appreciated avoiding hospital admission, choice was often limited. Practitioners reported lack training among CRT described women's needs. Currently, treatment, offered CRTs, may be difficulties. Findings suggest need develop community crisis responses that better tailored this population.