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Core Competencies for Psychiatric Hospital at Home (HaH) Treatment: A Qualitative Exploration
Kerstin Denecke1, Denis Sumin Moser1, Friederike J S Thilo1
1Bern University of Applied Sciences, Bern, Switzerland.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|October 3, 2025
Summary
Psychiatric hospital at home (HaH) care requires specific skills for health professionals. This study identifies seven key competency categories essential for successful implementation and future training programs.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Care
- Healthcare Management
- Psychiatric Nursing
Background:
- Hospital at Home (HaH) is an expanding model in mental health care.
- Core competencies for psychiatric HaH professionals are understudied.
- Successful implementation hinges on specialized skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify perceived essential core competencies for psychiatric HaH.
- Explore skills and challenges faced by HaH professionals.
- Inform future training frameworks for psychiatric HaH services.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory qualitative study.
- Semi-structured interviews with five psychiatric HaH leaders/developers.
- Thematic analysis of interview data.
Main Results:
- Seven competency categories identified: clinical/diagnostic, home/family-oriented, treatment planning, communication/collaboration, teamwork/leadership, professional attitudes/adaptability, and data-driven practice.
- Recurrent themes on skills and challenges were analyzed.
- Key areas for professional development were highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Core competencies are crucial for effective psychiatric HaH.
- Further research needed to concretize competencies for educational programs.
- Development of targeted training is essential for successful HaH realization.
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