Use of Information Systems in an Intensive Form of Mental Health Home Treatment
Hochwarter, Stefan; Bechdolf, Andreas; Heinze, Martin; von Peter, Sebastian; Weinmann, Stefan; Schwarz, Julian
Original version
10.3233/SHTI210334Abstract
This paper reports findings from a case study on the use of information systems in Germany’s mental health home treatment. Data were collected following an ethnographic approach, three themes were identified: (i) misfit of systems, (ii) whiteboards as central planning tools, and (iii) patients and their environment. We conclude by highlighting the specific nature of home treatment.