Implementing routine outcome measures in child and adolescent mental health services: From present to future practice
Moldavsky, Maria Marriott, Michael
Moldavsky, Maria
Marriott, Michael
Abstract
Background: Routine outcome measurement (ROM) in CAMHS is supported by U.K. Government policy. However, little is known about how measures are used in practice.
Method: Data describing use of ROM, knowledge and attitudes regarding implementation were collected using a regional case-note audit, online survey and stakeholder workshop.
Results: While the principle of ROM was supported by stakeholders, baseline and follow-up outcome measurement occurred in less than a fifth of cases. Barriers to implementation included lack of training and resources, clinicians' perceptions of the limitations of existing measures and lack of regular feedback of outcome data.
Conclusions: Implementation of ROM may be facilitated by session-by-session measures with immediate feedback to clinicians and patients.
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Date
2013
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Article
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Outcome assessment (Health care), Policy, Mental health services, Child psychiatry
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Batty, M. J., Moldavsky, M., Foroushani, P. S., Pass, S., Marriott, M., Sayal, K. & Hollis, C. (2013). Implementing routine outcome measures in child and adolescent mental health services: From present to future practice. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 18 (2), pp.82-87.