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

Robert Peters; Jason P. Fine; Helen Newton; Gregory W. Dalack; Amy C. Watson; Kristen Hassmiller Lich

doi:10.1186/s12913-025-13806-2

Abstract

The limited evidence uncovered in this review offers tentative support for MCU effectiveness. However, the current literature is too sparse to draw firm or generalized conclusions. An initial theoretical framework was created to help practitioners and policymakers document the functions and forms of MCUs to increase the comparability of these services, and research recommendations were generated to fill gaps in the literature.

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Behavioral health crisisCommunity-based servicesCrisis interventionCrisis responseEmergency psychiatric servicesImplementation scienceMental health crisisMobile crisisSystematic review

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                                    Robert Peters, 
                                
                                    Jason P. Fine, 
                                
                                    Helen Newton
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2025). 
                            Mobile crisis effectiveness: a systematic review and associated functions and forms framework. 
                            BMC Health Services Research
                            
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                            https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13806-2

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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-025-13806-2
PMID: 41361428

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