This study explored alternatives to standard inpatient mental health care for people of all ages, aiming to map out different service models and create a typology based on age and care needs. Researchers identified a wide range of community- and hospital-based alternatives that vary in structure and effectiveness. These findings highlight opportunities to improve mental health care through more flexible, inclusive, and person-centred service models.
This study explored alternatives to standard inpatient mental health care for people of all ages, aiming to map out different service models and create a typology based on age and care needs. Researchers identified a wide range of community- and hospital-based alternatives that vary in structure and effectiveness. These findings highlight opportunities to improve mental health care through more flexible, inclusive, and person-centred service models.