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Crisis intervention and affective disorders: a comparative cost-effectiveness study

N Rosset1, A Andreoli

  • 11UPG, Institutions Universitaires de Psychiatrie, Geneve, Switzerland.

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology
|August 1, 1995
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Specialized crisis intervention for major depressive disorder can significantly reduce hospitalization duration and costs. This approach is more cost-effective than specialized inpatient or standard hospital care.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Psychiatric institutions face increasing pressure to justify clinical policies for effective treatment and efficient management.
  • Assessment instruments for treatment effectiveness and costs are crucial for meeting these demands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the cost-effectiveness of different treatment modalities for major depressive disorders.
  • To compare treatment costs among specialized outpatient crisis intervention, specialized inpatient treatment, and standard mental hospital care.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative pilot study involving 122 patients diagnosed with a major depressive episode (DSM-III-R).
  • Assessment of treatment costs by calculating average costs per treatment and analyzing payment systems.
  • Evaluation of treatment duration and associated expenses.

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Main Results:

  • Specialized crisis intervention demonstrated potential to significantly reduce hospitalization duration and associated costs.
  • Average treatment costs for major depression were approximately four times higher in specialized hospital units compared to standard units and crisis intervention centers.
  • Payment burden shifted, with the state bearing more cost and insurance companies less when inpatient care was reduced.

Conclusions:

  • Specialized crisis intervention may offer a more cost-effective approach to managing major depressive disorders compared to traditional inpatient settings.
  • Reducing inpatient care duration through specialized interventions can lead to substantial cost savings for the healthcare system.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm these findings in larger, diverse populations.