Research Study2025

Mobile crisis effectiveness: a systematic review and associated functions and forms framework.

Peters, Robert L.; Fine, Jeremy; Newton, Helen; Dalack, Gregory W.; Watson, Amy; Lich, Kristen Hassmiller

Behavioral Health
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Authors
Peters, Robert L.; Fine, Jeremy; Newton, Helen; Dalack, Gregory W.; Watson, Amy; Lich, Kristen Hassmiller
Journal
BMC Health Services Research
Year
2025
Study design
Review/Meta-Analysis
Setting
Multiple/Unspecified
Population
General/Unspecified
Outcome domain
Access to Care
Type of organization
Academic

Abstract

This systematic review of mobile crisis units in the US found nine studies meeting inclusion criteria. One quasi-experimental study found evidence against MCU effectiveness, one RCT found little evidence, and four quasi-experimental plus other studies found evidence supporting effectiveness. Primary functions included hospital diversion, justice-system diversion, and providing accessible patient-centered care. The limited evidence offers tentative support for MCU effectiveness.

Cite this study:Peters, Robert L.; Fine, Jeremy; Newton, Helen; Dalack, Gregory W.; Watson, Amy; Lich, Kristen Hassmiller (2025). Mobile crisis effectiveness: a systematic review and associated functions and forms framework. BMC Health Services Research. https://doi.org/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41361428/
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