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Table 4 Most common recommendations for CRTs from English government and non-statutory organisations

From: Implementation of the Crisis Resolution Team model in adult mental health settings: a systematic review

CRT characteristic recommended by guidance

Number of sources recommending this characteristic (n)

CRTs offer a 24-hour, 7 day a week service

n = 10

CRTs include a psychiatrist/medical cover

n = 10

High quality staff training in crisis home treatment

n = 6

CRTs have a multidisciplinary staff team

n = 6

CRTs act as gatekeepers for hospital admissions

n = 6

CRTs provide intensive, supportive interventions

n = 6

CRTs allocate a named worker for each service user

n = 6

Discharge from the CRT involves relapse prevention planning

n = 6

CRTs remain involved until a crisis has resolved

n = 6

CRTs undertake high quality auditing and service monitoring

n = 6